Why am I bloated?

miamipeaches467 · 04-13-2008, 01:10 AM

Hi Everyone!

Well I was banded April 9,2008 just a few days ago. I am feeling massive bloating. When does the bloating stop? I can't seem to go to the bathroom eitheer. I can pee but nothing else. It is a little hard to pee sometimes. Whats going on? When does it stop? Also when does the soarness stop?

Thanks :)

FairyFacade · 04-13-2008, 01:19 AM

They blew a bunch of air into you, so you're bloated. It should pass within a couple weeks. Same with soreness. Just take it easy & take your pain meds!

Cheryl Ann · 04-13-2008, 07:48 AM

I was banded on April 7th, and am contending with the same thing. My stomach is more distended than it ever was normally, and HARD! Is yours also hard?

I tried to see if I could suck it in, but no go. I would imagine there's quite a bit of swelling from the bruising aspect of the surgery itself, not to mention the gas.

To fully empty my bladder, I find I have to lean far forward on the toilet and push it out, although that part seems to have gotten a bit better. Is that what you mean by hard to pee? I was wondering about that myself. Glad you brought it up!

BGP · 04-13-2008, 11:07 AM

HI All,
I just had the surgery done on the 10th by Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez and was very excietd to meet them both. It was hell coming all the way back to Canada on the plane.The bloating and gas was almost unberable and I was so hungry..lol.. I think it was mental hunger because I felt full from the liquids I had been drinking. I'm on day 4 now and am feeling the hunger pangs now and I'm wanting to start eating the cream soups.. I can also say that from all the people's letters about how great Dr. Ortiz's Clinic was, was true and it was a great experience for me.. I even got a new name too..lol.. Berenice..:o) I hate the name Bernice..lol I'll be keeping ya all posted on how I do or not do... No riding horses for 2 months that's a killer :o(
I'd feel great if it wasn't for the bloating and I can pee alright, just not the other, but what can one expect if you haven't had solid foods in awhile since we were on the pre opt diet prior..

Take care.

BGP

wannabhealthy · 04-13-2008, 11:16 AM

I was banded on the 8th of april. Very little pain, but today I feel nausaeted, and my left side of my neck hurts like heck. I just took my old reliable indigestion cure. Baking soda in a small amt of milk.....now to wait for the burps!! As far as the bloat I feel it too and a tightness in my upper stomach....But I suppose that too shall pass.
J.

LoisinStA · 04-13-2008, 11:25 AM

I was also banded on April 9th in Mexico by Dr. Zapata - fabulous experience - never treated better by medical professionals. My trip home was pretty bad also because of American Airlines cancelling flights - took me 11 hours to get back to Florida.

I am still pretty bloated but alot less than earlier in the week. Gas pains are pretty intense. I must say that I am still pretty sore where the port is but my bruising is getting better. I am very lumpy in the abdomen so it should be interesting finding something to wear to work tomorrow...I look like I have the alien trying to escape from my stomach!!:} lol.

snuffy65 · 04-13-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wannabhealthy

Baking soda in a small amt of milk.....now to wait for the burps!!
J.

Is it the baking soda and milk that usually makes you burp? If so that may be bad.

Bunkey1965 · 04-13-2008, 12:52 PM

Yes it will get better. I too had issues with the left side of my neck acheing and my left back/shoulder. That has seemed to calm down. Its basically a waiting game. Although I think what bugged me the most about the bloating is that I was wanting my close to fit looser not tighter and it was a little disconcerting. Lucily I tend to show weight loss in my face first so at least some people have noticed I am down 14 lbs. My bowels on the other hand..well just waiting to get regular. I just tried putting Benefiber in my protien drinks. Lets see what happens.

wannabhealthy · 04-13-2008, 01:24 PM

I bet the reason is that the anesthesia is still remaining a bit in your organs. The bladder just may be a bit paralized yet. I too had to bend over to pee!! My biggerst problem 5 days post op is being nausaeted with a pressure like feeling in my upper abdomen. Just trying to make it thru the day. About 10 min ago I had this feeling I was going to vomit, but took deep breaths and walked up and down the stairs a few times. A clue that I alwaqys have prior to vomitting is that my nose runs!! Gee this is a bit tough for sure.!

Frenchie1959 · 04-13-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by miamipeaches467

Hi Everyone!

Well I was banded April 9,2008 just a few days ago. I am feeling massive bloating. When does the bloating stop? I can't seem to go to the bathroom eitheer. I can pee but nothing else. It is a little hard to pee sometimes. Whats going on? When does it stop? Also when does the soarness stop?

Thanks :)

I was also banded on April 9th. Have you tried gas X or some other product? Also some very light stretching and bending helps abdominal gas; but I still have the right shoulder pain. We'll get through this

Soobydoo-03 · 04-13-2008, 03:34 PM

I'm in the same boat! Had my surgery on the 10th and was just commenting to my husband about how big and hard my tummy was! So when I read this I laughed! Glad I'm not alone. I can tinkle good and I also pass a little the other way. I drink Unjury protein drink in the morning and suppertime so maybe that's why I'm able to pass thru the other end? Good luck! Hopefully soon all of us bloated ones will feel better!! I didn't do pain medicines. I feel great! Take care-Dawn :-)

Cheryl Ann · 04-13-2008, 03:50 PM

This place is a Godsend! I've been wondering what the heck is up with that distended (more than usual) stomach of mine! Tomorrow marks one week that I had the surgery, and my stomach is still starting out under my boobs, and sits firmly in my lap (although it was sitting in my lap before, albeit not quite as firmly).

I can't wait until this passes.

Gill27UK · 04-14-2008, 08:49 AM

I was banded friday the 11th and am suffering with sharp gas pains. They only last about 2 seconds so I just wait for them to pass. I too have shoulder pain in my right shoulder!! My nurse said that pain can sometimes manifest itself in other areas so this must be one of mine!

I really am not hungry, but am forcing myself a to eat a few teaspoons of yoghurt occasionally. My doc didn't give me a strict diet after, he just said mostly liquid or anything that 'wizzes up' in a blender for about a week then slowly introduce other stuff.

As for the 'calls of nature'... I can pee fine, but I would've killed for a suppository this morning! I sucked a small square of Ex-Lax chocolate yesterday afternoon and also came of my pain killers as if they contain any Codeine based substance, then that's what's blocking you up!
I switched to paracetamol but today haven't needed the pain relief as I'm only in a little discomfort.

I do have a headache now though......

Gill, 27 uk :-)

Deb2GetFit69 · 04-18-2008, 11:42 AM

When were you banded?

Gill27UK · 04-19-2008, 05:48 AM

Who? Me?

Banded Friday April 11th- day 8 and 10lbs down :-)

Lovin' it ;-)