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

OK - still feeling crappy Day 5 - HELP



Recommended Posts

Hi All -

I had my band put in on Tuesday around noon. I have to say, I am certainly not feeling as good as I would like. It feels like there is a constant knot in my stomach. Is this hunger or am I still swollen. Yesterday my stomach felt misearable although the incisions only have mild tenderness surrounding them, I am really suprised by how crappy my stomach feels. I have been walking around the house to make sure I move around and then I sit or lie down to watch tv.

Does anyone have suggestions or imput. HELP

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Don't worry. I felt crappy for about 5 days too. Then I started feeling better in my stomach area, but was increadibly tired until I could start on full liquid diet. You can only hold so many calories when you are on clear liquids-- your body does not have much energy to work with. Stay positive, it will pass soon. my stomach was very tight for about 7 or 8 days-- walking helps. Also, I found it more comfortable to sleep in a recliner for about a week-- less of that funky feeling. Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was still kind of weak and dehydrated because I wasn't drinking enough at Day 5. Are you taking in enough fluids? Pepermint Tea is a good suggestion (mentioned above). You're probably just swollen a bit around the band. It'll pass eventually. Take your food slow, beef broth is good, Soup without noodles, stuff like that, it's a slow process.

ErikMesa :frown:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Everyone is different but it took me 3 weeks before I began to feel better and a full 8 weeks before I didn't feel like i had had surgery. Relax, get in your fluids, give your body the rest it needs, and be kind to yourself.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was banded on Tuesday also. I have discovered that going without the pain meds is a bad idea this soon - at least for me. I feel pretty good with them and just awful without them. I feel like kind of a wimp but I'm going to stick with them for a few more days. Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was banded on Tuesday also. I have discovered that going without the pain meds is a bad idea this soon - at least for me. I feel pretty good with them and just awful without them. I feel like kind of a wimp but I'm going to stick with them for a few more days. Good luck!

I was banded Monday and still find I need it too. I still sleep half-way sitting up too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello,

Don't worry It will pass, I asked the same question to my doctor and she said to drink energy drinks and more broths... I was only doing Protein shakes and Water and tea... this helped... the extra sugar and liquids gave me a boost... I was banded on Monday and today was the first day I was able to stay up all day... without napping.. LOL!

Try a little gatoraide tomorrow see if that helps... :)

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

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 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

    ×