SimpleeRed Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi everyone. I'm new. I have my date--Sept 11. Just want confirmation from all of you who have travelled this road before me that if I follow the rules I will not physically feel much different than I feel now. I'm referring to gas, burping, diarrhea, vomiting, PBing...all of those nice bodily functions that can be very embarrassing. Right now this is my biggest concern. I'd appreciate thoughts on your experiences. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolek Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi After surgery you may have gas pains due to the gas they pump your stomach with. You may experience diarrhea as you will only be drinking liquids. Vomiting and PBing is something everyone will experience once even if you are following the rules. Sometimes a bite will just get stuck! It maybe overwhelming right now ,but all these things are managable and only happen for short times. Hope this helps Nicolek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Nicole is right! It really isn't that bad... And I rather be a hot thin mama who burps and farts than my old heavier self who didn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 My burps got much quieter, much to my dismay! I am no longer the belching queen! Now, as for the other end, forget it! I think that my new title now, FART QUEEN! And hey, farting is funny, so don't worry, just laugh! Besides, here on the board we LIKE to talk about gas and pooping too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi there, I was banded on June 10th, and yes gas is an issue, but it's not a big deal. I have never had a problem at work. I find after I eat I am more gassy than usual and just go to the bathroom to explode!!LOL!! PBing occurs if you eat too fast, too much or do not chew really really well. It can also happen if your fill is too tight. It can happen, so far I haven't. Some people haven't, some have. Everyone is different. Good Luck with your surgery, it's a lifestyle change you'll be happy you made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 :lb9: Try not to worry about potential side effects that may be negative rather all the positive things you will get in return for your investment!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Think about all the good that is going to come from the surgery.. The few negative things like the PB'ing and farting should be the least of your worries... Its a part of life and everyone does it.. If you meet some one that says they dont of course they are a liar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom12 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I have been banded for 3 months now and have 3 fills to the point that I am at or very close to my sweet spot. I hiccup if I eat past full but I very seldom burp at all. I have gas no more or no less than before surgery. Just like before surgery it depends upon what I eat. As far as Pbing. I have only done it a couple of times and you learn pretty quickly what to stay away from. Now particularly with my tighter fill, I have to eat very slowly and chew very well. I even have to drink very slowly but actually that is way better for us. Overall I feel, look and my body behaves much better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 When I am going to be anywhere that there will be people that I know or might know, I take gas-x. It really does help with the "southern" gas. I also find that I belch less when I follow the eating rules very carefully. Overeating? In addition to the pain and pb, i burp for the next several hours. Otherwise, if I go to the grocery store and have a gas problem, I just squeeze my butt cheeks together so it is VERY quiet and slow, then I get out of that aisle as fast as possible!! <Shrug> What's a girl to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontondan Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I don't think I fart any more than I used to, but I do PB or slime pretty often, but it is usually from "pushing the limits" by taking too large a bite or eating too fast or the wrong things....I would rather be the way I am now than the way I was. I was miserable being fat and I am slowly coming out of my shell now. I never used to belch, but I do that now more than before, but they aren't the huge loud things, just little "Hiccups", usually from trying to hurry through a meal. I just can't do that now. The only other thing that I have noticed that can be a potential problem is Constipation. I have to take a metamucil capsule every day to keep regular and when I get backed up things get a little gassy. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlBarb Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 When I am going to be anywhere that there will be people that I know or might know, I take gas-x. It really does help with the "southern" gas. I also find that I belch less when I follow the eating rules very carefully. Overeating? In addition to the pain and pb, i burp for the next several hours.Otherwise, if I go to the grocery store and have a gas problem, I just squeeze my butt cheeks together so it is VERY quiet and slow, then I get out of that aisle as fast as possible!! <Shrug> What's a girl to do? me too LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisem Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 When I am going to be anywhere that there will be people that I know or might know, I take gas-x. It really does help with the "southern" gas. I also find that I belch less when I follow the eating rules very carefully. Overeating? In addition to the pain and pb, i burp for the next several hours.Otherwise, if I go to the grocery store and have a gas problem, I just squeeze my butt cheeks together so it is VERY quiet and slow, then I get out of that aisle as fast as possible!! <Shrug> What's a girl to do? Paula, you crack me up! We've all been there and done that, but you are so funny for actually putting it out there for us to read! I love your honesty! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadiggty Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 thanks for posting, guys, you help make things so clear and im learning so much. > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cckcsharp Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I love the humor in this whole experience. I was just banded and yes, it is scary and nerve racking. But you guys that are band pros, help those of us newbies see the light at the end of the tunnel. The humor really helps us get through it. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSuzanna Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Okay, here we go again with the pooping, farting, burping and barfing - hey, that rhymes! The subject always get some great laughs out of me - I guess that's better than gas - hey, that sort of rhymes too! I'm almost four months post banding and I really think I'm the same in the pooping, farting (farting probably should have been first) and burping mode I was in pre-banding. As far as pbing and sliming, yeah, I've done it a couple of times, but this is up to you to avoid. Small bites and chew, chew, chew. I will ditto what everyone else said, it's well worth the "bodily functions". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbi Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 No Ping for me, but boy the gas on the south end can really be dangerous. I have more gas now then I did before banding. Oh well, I get the bed all to myself, husband and cats just leave the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaraMBA09 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Hi everyone. I'm new. I have my date--Sept 11. Just want confirmation from all of you who have travelled this road before me that if I follow the rules I will not physically feel much different than I feel now. I'm referring to gas, burping, diarrhea, vomiting, PBing...all of those nice bodily functions that can be very embarrassing. Right now this is my biggest concern. I'd appreciate thoughts on your experiences. Thanks. SimpleeRed Get Dr. O's book!! I got it through Amazon! I have read it front to back and am bringing it with me, I may see you there, I arrive on the 14th C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaraMBA09 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 My burps got much quieter, much to my dismay! I am no longer the belching queen! Now, as for the other end, forget it! I think that my new title now, FART QUEEN! And hey, farting is funny, so don't worry, just laugh! Besides, here on the board we LIKE to talk about gas and pooping too! LOL NEVER on a Friday night would I laugh so hard about Farts and Burps...thanks for sharing girlie-girls.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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