Lap Band on 10/22

[DrESBE 0]

I had my surgery on 10/22 and have a couple of questions. Feel free to answer as I am not real sure what I should expect right now.

1. Is it normal to not go #2?

2. Any tricks to get the gas out of your system?

3. When you burp, is it normal to feel like all of your insides are rumbling?

4. Anyone know of a Protein supplement that is not milked based. (I cannot do anything milk based at this point. Lets just leave it at, we're not friends!)

I would appreciate any help with any of these questions! And I look forward to sharing my long term success with everyone.:thumbup:

[jenfromtheburgh 0]

I just had my surgery on 10/14. Answers to questions:

1. it is normal not to go #2. I am doing liquids for 2 weeks so there is no food to cause you to have a bowel movement. As you introduce foods, you will start once again. They also say that a diet high in Protein can cause Constipation but everyone is different. My doctor recommends a stool softner and a mild laxative to help.

2. To get the gas out of your system, they suggest to walk, walk, walk.

3.When you burp, it may feel like that. Remember you had major surgery and disrupted your tummy. It may take time for things to heal.

4. There are Protein supplements that you add to Water, I haven't tried any myself but you could check out the various wesites that offer Protein powder or a health food store (like GNC) where they sell them.

Good luck!!

[HDmama 0]

I had my surgery the same day!

GasX strips seem to help with the gas (at least for me they have, but I'll admit, it hasn't been a big problem for me).

They have Isopure Protein drinks that are not milk based - you can get them at GNC or Vitaminshoppe - I've tried the blue raspberry (it's okay) and then the cytosport watermelon Protein Drink (not that good)....I did not like the Isopure that much, but some people prefer it.