Recovery more than I expectd.

[SLOtraveler 0]

:wub:I would like to say "Hello" since I just joined the Forum, encouraged by my 2 fantastic daughters who were real concerned about their mom this last week. I was banded on 7/2/08 Wed. and was told I would be fine to go back to work on Monday. On Sunday I became very nauseous and could not get up without tremendous discomfort in my stomach and my mouth flooded with hot Water that I could only spit out because I knew I would throw up if I tried to swallow it. It was an awful day. Hot Soup would soothe for a few minutes, if I kept it down and my stomach hurt deep. :mad:

Long story short, they discovered I was having a major problem with reflux. My stomach hurt when it was empty and threatened to throw up when there were liquids taken in. Doctor prescribed Previcid and Caradate and I felt pretty good on Tues. Went to work on Wednesday but was sick all day. When I got home, I threw up, for the first time. Friday, Xrays were taken and found that it was extreme reflux and some swelling but band was fine.

Now I'm in my 2nd weekend. Still just taking in liquids but feeling more like myself. Port area is still sore but I am now excited. I write this to say that reflux can be a problem, especially if you are on the shorter side. I just wish I would have had the medicine before it got too far away from me. When I felt what seemed like nervous indigestion, I ignored it and it only got worse...so be prepared. It will make recovery better if you're aware before it happens. By the way, my 2 week pre surgery diet to this point 11 days post surgery, I have lost 18 pounds.

[Northwest_Nance 0]

Ouch, I'm so sorry to hear about your reflux.... it sounds miserable. Hopefully now with the medicine you are back on the right track. And congratulations on your weight loss!

I'm short too..... 5'1".... and I've been fortunate so far to have avoided reflux or any problems like that, although I do burp a lot (indiscreetly and in a very lady-like manner, of course).

[SLOtraveler 0]

Thank you so much for your reply. This is the first blog I have ever participated in...but everything seems new now. I'm doing great now and the "burping" is more of an extreme pressure feeling below my throat. If I coulld have "burped", even ladylike, I think it would have helped. Thanks again!

[MyMeshelle 2]

My DR puts everyone that is having the surgery on Prevacid SoluTab

[picturemethin 0]

Congratulations for making a very hard choice, 2nd week out was tough for me also... its gets better... I am nearly 4 months out...