Question:
I had my band put in 5 days ago.Im not getting hardly any protien,or water in.

I am in pain with every swallow.How do you releive constapation at the stage?Im getting maybe half of the waterand protien in.Treadmill walking also 20 min a day so far.Can you add like benefiber to water?I think thats part of my pain,gas problemhelp anyone?Also,makes me really upset to watch other peolpe eat..normal?    — rosesrbl (posted on February 28, 2010)

February 28, 2010
I was told not to do exercise until 4 wks out, other than walking and some leg lifts etc., I'm not sure how the treadmill would be, i have the elliptical and doc sd no, until 4 wks. However it is very important to walk a lot to pass the gas that will build up. I used gas x alot and senekot s, which is kindof pricey, some stores like kroger sells generic and I take max dose morning and night with water. It is good to take short walks often throughout he day. Hope this helps, I am 2 1/2 mo out from the band. My dr recently told me that miralax works well too and is now over the counter anywhere. Good Luck and God Bless!!
   — T R.

February 28, 2010
I had lapband on the 18th and went through the same thing....I am still having some integestion and burning in my throat. They put me on Previcid twice a day. Call the Dr. if you are having cont. pain swallowing....they may tell you to take some antacids. You have to get the water in...very important. I am taking the protein that Walmart sells and I like it. What you are going through is all normal.....I posted a similar thing just a week ago. You'll start feeling better soon. But call the Dr. with your concerns...I did.
   — LindaV.

March 2, 2010
I sipped water continuously. In addition to protein drinks. I did have a problem with constipation and to my consternation - did not get a response from my surgeon's nurse. However - taking constipation medication (Milk of Magnesia) and walking - that did the trick. Not as soon as I'd hoped (ten days for me) but it did the trick.
   — Jan S.