Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Hi I'm new here. I had the lap band March 18. I'm 3 week post op. My journey has been a difficult one. I feel nauseous alot sometimes with gas pain. Eating makes me feel better but at some point during the day I get that feeling. I take gas x I know it helps but not well enough. I'm just tired of feeling sick at least half the day. On a brighter note when I do feel good, I feel real good just a little weak. My doctor put me on solids last Wed. It's hard determining what to eat at times. Sometimes I get so hungry just because I don't know what to eat that won't send me to that uneasy place. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi there, the links in my signature below are sources that helped me as I was trying to "learn my band." I'm sorry you haven't felt well. Every one reacts differently to surgery and to medication. Both can leave a person feeling very fatigued. Are you able to get out walking at all? Even across the parking lot or down the hallway and a little further each time can make a really big difference. You want to kick your body into healing mode.

As far as what to eat, early on I enjoyed steaming up a cauliflower and then using a stick blender to mix in stock until I got a pudding-like consistency. I had difficulty (and still do sometimes) with super cold beverages, the smoothie world, etc. Those were difficult to swallow and I'd feel unwell. That was just me. I drank a lot of tea and savory broths. I loved the potato leek Soup that comes in a carton in the health food section of the regular grocery store. That was perfect for me. Teas, etc. Keep experimenting and keep practicing the listening in to your body. That is what it's all about.

Best wishes to you! Remember whatever you're going through is temporary -- you chose this surgery because you want to change your health profile for the future and even if it seems like it's slow, it's still happening.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My suggestion wouid be move back from solids. Go gave to soft goods or even purées for a while. Sip warm liquid. As much as you can

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I FINALLY HAVE MY DATE!!!!

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×