Question:
I'm 8 days post on a Lap-Band.....and I'm starvinggggggg! My stomach growls

constantly...is this normal? Also, I have another question...kinda gross, but I need to know from other banders....how do you throw up with a band in place? How does stuff come back up? Knock on wood, I only threw up once in the hospital from a pain medication and I was empty, but now I'm afraid of getting the flu!    — Lori B. (posted on December 28, 2003)

December 27, 2003
This is normal - believe it or not, it's psychological. Everyone I know went through it (including myself).
   — jengrz

December 28, 2003
The stomach growling is normal. As far as throwing up I haven't. But if your Dr. is like mine your band is open until 5 or 6 weeks out so if you do get sick it should be ok. I had surgery 11-13-03 (had my first fill 12-18 at 5 weeks out) and am down -26lbs. Take care. Mary
   — mary K.

December 28, 2003
I am 5 weeks post RNY and I was the same way. I found if I ate a few bites of Yoplait Light Yogurt it took away my grumbellies almost right away. I was on liquids at that time and my doc considered that a liquid for me. Trust me, it gets better! Good luck!
   — Cheryl D.