Banded Monday May12th

[Emilysgigi 3]

I was banded on May 13 and my port site is still really sore too. The gas pains are a little better today. I have been trying to walk around the house as much as possible. I am having a lot of rumbleys in my tumbley too. It is growling as I type. I am really looking forward to starting full liquids tomorrow. I am getting sick of the clear stuff. Most of the stuff with Protein, I don't like. So, I have been living off Water, popsicles, and chicken broth. There is so much more I like on the full liquid diet where I can get my protein in. I am also hoping the full liquids will help with the diarrhea.

Nice to hear what other people are experiencing. It is nice to know we are not alone. Good luck to everyone!

[NY2LAGirl 0]

have you tried the Kashi Go Lean shakes another bandster recommended them and it has been my lifeline. No funky after taste! I have to be on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks and I am just sipping Water, broth and juices plus 2 or 3 shakes a day. I am sure I am not doing enough but between the gas and severe port pain don't want much except to take pain meds and sleep

[Ann D 0]

Don't over do it.

[bandfan1 0]

I was banded on May 1st. I also had the pressure/gas pains high in the middle of my stomach. My doc said that it is normal. I am now over 2 weeks out and the pain is gone. I think it really takes a while to get all of the gas/air out from the operation.

Good luck!!

[cydli 0]

Activated charcoal gets rid of the gas pains way better than gas-x.