Belly sounds....

[kim2002 140]

It sounds like something is alive in my belly every time I drink! 4 days post op, started my Protein Shakes yesterday along with sugar free popsicles, SF Jello and broth, this started when I started to drink after my leak test!

Does anyone else have a rumble, gurgle, rolling sounds in their belly!?!

Kim

[HealthGuy 2]

Yes. I've not been able to get a good explanation. Along with the sounds, I'm also very hungry. My doctor tells me it is acid build up and has given me meds for it. I'm 11 days post op and sounds and hunger is increasing, not lessening. Any advice out there?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Quite frequently in the first 6 months! It was so loud an embarrassing at times. Oh and not just stomach noises, but also room filling gas (you need a dog in order to pass blame shamelessly). After that, your stomach begins to mute a bit in the production of cacophonous music. Six months seems to be a good marker when your pre sleeve anatomical response starts to return. Everything from stomach noise to body temperature to drinking rate to eating capacity starts to feel normal again. You need to be careful though to have new habits of lifestyle in place (eating, drinking, exercise) before your body completely heals in order not to revert back to pre sleeve habits. Just a little bonus information that ties in with the reduction of stomach noises after 6 months. PPI and anti acids like tums or Zantac will help you with acidic issues that trigger noise and hunger.

[HealthGuy 2]

Thanks for taking the time to sure your wisdom. Very helpful.

[kim2002 140]

Yes very helpful!! Thank for the info!! It sounds like a circus in there sometimes...lol I will prob get some looks when I return to work!!