pulling sensation after eating anyone?

[super_slim_me 0]

hi! Just had my band fitted a week ago and was wondering if anyone else gets a funny pulling sensation from the area around their port after they've eaten?It feels as if my belly is being pulled inwards by an invisible wire...very strange!!

[Jodi_620 37]

What kind of diet does your doctor have you on at this stage?

[super_slim_me 0]

Hi,

My Doc has said I can have anything except bread, alcohol and fizzy drinks. I can't drink with a meal either. He dosen't want me to have a liquid diet as he says these tend to contain more calories. I am eating sensibly and chewing well, mainly Soup, salads, fish and yogurts really.He says my stomach is not that different to before size wise though it is a bit swollen. i am only eating small portions as I don't want to have too big a shock when I have my fill!

[Enchanted 2]

The pulling sensation you are experiencing may just be from healing or the swelling post surgery.

Most people are on a liquid diet for at least some time after surgery. The stomach moves around to digest foods and some (most?) believe that after surgery, the gut should have a rest and be allowed to heal without all of the movement required for digestion.

liquids don't have to be calorie-filled. The shakes I drink are around 100 calories and post-surgery, I was getting in 2-3 each day.

Maybe give your doc a call about the sensations. Ask them if it's normal or if you should come in and be looked at.

[super_slim_me 0]

Hi Christine,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write back. I saw my Dr and he said that the pulling sensation was due to the stomach moving around and digesting the food. I will look into the Protein Shakes you suggested and try to stick with foods that are easier for my stomach to digest. I have been much better today on Soup and yogurts, better than the prawns I ate yesterday! Thanks again for your advice :smile:

[Jodi_620 37]

Also, I was told by my doctor that like bread, many people can't tolerate prawns (shrimp). I can usually tolerate it okay but I have to take it extra slow(more so than some other foods). I don't think I would have been able to handle it so early though.