Worried . . . banded on 7/28 and I feel my stomach churning

[slpcat 0]

I am instructed by my doc to be on full liquids/puree for 2 weeks post surgery. I had some liquified potato Soup a while ago. It was probably the consistency of a milk shake. I ate probably 1/2 a cup of it and my stomach started feeling weird and felt like it was "churning." I know that the liquid diet is supposed to keep your stomach from churning. I wonder what I did wrong?? Now I am worried about my band.

Was the Soup too thick? Someone said on here that liquid means, "liquid at room temperature." Is that so? B/c I'm sure that my potato soup is more of a baby food consistency at room temp. Anyway, anyone have any thoughts?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

call your doc monday and ask, to be sure. Note how you're feeling so you can describe it. Full liquids is a little aggressive for so soon post op but if that's what your doc told you, then you should be able to do it.

I think maybe it was too thick; could you get it through a straw?

Your doc should be able to tell you but again, if you're following his orders then odds are high you are ok.

[slpcat 0]

Thanks for the fast reply :thumbdown: I could get it through a straw. It was also seasoned more than I have had since surgery. That could have something to do with it. It definately wasn't bland. My stomach feels like its settling down now but I still don't want to do anything to mess this up.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

You're probably fine but do call your surgeon tomorrow and make sure (hard to "diagnose" over the internet and besides I'm not a doc anyway! LOL so no diagnosis from this chickie)

Odds are you're just really soon post op and your stomach is kicking up a ruckus. I didn't get anything but Clear Liquids when I was at your "days post op" stage so I can't tell you from personal experience...

[micnat 0]

Today was my first day for all liquid diet. I guess all surgeons are different as far as their recommendations but I was told no more than 1/4 of a cup or 2 ounces at a time for 6 weeks. Maybe you are too full? Or too much gas? I agree with the others...call your Dr.