Lap Band removal & RNY

[Too many thoughts]

Hi, I had a lap band removed and then a RNY Dec 28, 2023. My pain was minimal the first two days now I’m having a hard time even drinking water. I’ve been sipping on water and broths. The broths are getting old. I’m trying to walk 10 minutes every hour because I have horrible flatulence. I started questioning whether I should have gone through with the surgery because of the discomfort. Any suggestions for the gas nausea coming with liquids? I’m really looking forward to the purée stage so I have more options.

 

[missyinacage]

Its major surgery and re-routes your digestive system. Please give yourself the time to heal.

Your team can give you meds for nausea. Gas pains can be helped by walking, a heating pad in your shoulders or an abdominal binder.

Make sure that you are taking small sips and letting it settle before you drink more. I had a very hard time sipping, since I'm a gulper. You really have to slow it down post op.

I hope you feel better soon. If you're still having problems, call your team.