Help!!

[cyndilou29 0]

Just got banded yesterday and I'm frothing on just a small amount of liquid. Since the surgery I have had 12 cup of Water, 2 spoonfulls of broth and a half teaspoon of Jell-o. Im freaking out. What if I'm too restricted already? What if I can never eat anything and it has to come out? I'm really scared. Have any of you had this post-op?

[joanne@millett3 0]

hiya cyndilou

my auntie had the band fated last November and couldn't keep anything down because she was so swollen after the op she ended up back into hospital i mean to alarm you she was fine after a couple of days when the swelling went down so please don't worry if in doubt ring your Dr .good luck to you and may your journey be stress free

[travelgirl 3]

It's probably just swelling from the surgery, but if you're unable to keep even Water down, you need to call your doctor immediately! You don't want to get dehydrated! Oh, and make sure you're not drinking COLD Water, make sure it's room temperature or even a bit warm. That can be very soothing and may loosen things up a bit.

Keep us posted!

[cyndilou29 0]

It's probably just swelling from the surgery, but if you're unable to keep even Water down, you need to call your doctor immediately! You don't want to get dehydrated! Oh, and make sure you're not drinking COLD Water, make sure it's room temperature or even a bit warm. That can be very soothing and may loosen things up a bit.

Keep us posted!

I am actually still IN the hospital cant leave until I eat. It figures, the water I'm drinking is full of ic. Thats what the nurse gave me. Thanks for the tip, I'm going to try warm

[travelgirl 3]

Thanks for the update! I was worried about you. Are you still on IV fluids?

Hopefully that nasty swelling will go down soon, and you'll start feeling like your old self. (((hugs)))

[mylapspirit 2]

Hi cyndilou,

we need to know how you are doing today? are you still in the hospital? are you able to take more fluids and keep them down? we are worried about you so please update us if you can.

[cyndilou29 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm still in the hospital. You guys were right on the money, I had a lot of swelling so my band was basically closed. They kept me on IV until this morning and I've been able to get some Water down, 1/4 cup of broth and 2 teaspoons of Jell-O. I just decided to walk as much as I could and only try to drink warm liquids. What a difference it made. Thank you so much for all your support and feedback. The doctor said if I can keep this "lunch" down I can go home tonight.

You are all so wonderful. I was in a really bad way when all this was happening and all of your posts calmed me right down. I'm sure the stress I was feeling didn't help at all either. This board and all of you are truly life savers. Like a gift from God. I can't thank you all enough.

Cyndi

[tumonbug 0]

i just got banded on the 23rd and i cant keep alot down, im not for sure if its good or bad, everytime i eat Jello or have broth it seems like it goes down ok, but then, it seems to come back up and lay in my neck, i know, sounds crazy, but thats how it feels, any others had this, i also have a hard time getting the Protein i need , any suggestions, thanks...............

[ursus57 0]

Pam is not yet banded, the room temp or warm liquids is something I can use...thanks

[chefschoon 0]

I didnt have anything but Water 2 days after the surgery...no need to worry. My post op instructions were nothing more than water/ice cubes for 2 days

[cyndilou29 0]

i just got banded on the 23rd and i cant keep alot down, im not for sure if its good or bad, everytime i eat Jello or have broth it seems like it goes down ok, but then, it seems to come back up and lay in my neck, i know, sounds crazy, but thats how it feels, any others had this, i also have a hard time getting the Protein i need , any suggestions, thanks...............

I am having the same problem, different from when I first posted. My PA said I was having too much and that's why it goes down but then comes up. I said I was only have a few spoonfulls of broth and she said "then a few spoonfulls is too much right now". She said it takes about a half hour to really know if you had too much and by then it's too late. I've been taking a spoonful of broth and then waiting a few minutes before I have another. It's better since I'm doing that.

I don't know if it's good or bad either but I have lost 5 pounds since Thursday! Although I know when I start eating it will all come back with a vengeance. Oh well, I'll enjoy it while I have it!