jhawkchick75 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Posted March 26, 2009 OK, so since my last fill, I have had this weird gurgling sound when I eat. Does anyone else get this? As long as I eat slow then doesn't get stuck, but I was eating lunch at my desk yesterday and I felt like if someone were sitting there they would have totally heard this sound coming out of my stomach! Best way to describe it is a gurgling sound or like a clogged drain finally coming loose. Please let me know if anyone else has this. Again like I said nothing was getting stuck, but the sound was a little embarrassing! Don't need someone hearing that. Never had it until this last fill so maybe it is restriction but not sure. thanks!!
AngelaAnn Posted March 26, 2009 Report Posted March 26, 2009 OK, so since my last fill, I have had this weird gurgling sound when I eat. Does anyone else get this? As long as I eat slow then doesn't get stuck, but I was eating lunch at my desk yesterday and I felt like if someone were sitting there they would have totally heard this sound coming out of my stomach! Best way to describe it is a gurgling sound or like a clogged drain finally coming loose. Please let me know if anyone else has this. Again like I said nothing was getting stuck, but the sound was a little embarrassing! Don't need someone hearing that. Never had it until this last fill so maybe it is restriction but not sure. thanks!! Yup--it happens. I also get it when I'm not eating. Sometimes at night when I swallow I get the gurgle in my throat and yes, others can hear it. I've had people look at me strangely in class on more than one occasion.
fat2nrml Posted March 26, 2009 Report Posted March 26, 2009 I get the gurgle in my throat more so than my gut, but I can hear it too. I don't think anyone else has heard my gurgling though. In the mornings, when I'm really tight is when I notice it. I think it's pretty normal???? Darlene
mona-camille Posted March 26, 2009 Report Posted March 26, 2009 Yes ladies, thats called restriction!! The gurgling sound is your body 'squirting' the food through the band.
SamanthaW Posted March 26, 2009 Report Posted March 26, 2009 Yep I get it too, but it is more in my throat/chest area than my stomach. And yes, if you are close by me, you can hear it. But hey if this means that I FINALLY have restriction then YAY!!! I just realized that I can no longer eat tortillas, one bite and misery almost immediately. I am a little sad about it but not too sad. I am fat because I have an addiction to breads, pastas, rice and tortillas! If I can't eat them anymore then I won't be fat anymore right?! lol!
MrsParris Posted March 26, 2009 Report Posted March 26, 2009 Now I have gurgle envy!!!!! I have only had the gurgling when I get my fill. I have to get blind fills and when I drink the water and the Dr. hears the gurgling sound he takes some of the saline out. I am doing fine with the weight loss, but I could probably stand a bit more of a fill. I have one scheduled for late May, but I just might have to go in April.
CanadianBandster Posted March 26, 2009 Report Posted March 26, 2009 weird - I had this big time today :S never before though
Smiley Posted March 27, 2009 Report Posted March 27, 2009 I gurgled for 4 or 5 days after my last fill. I have not gurgled for the past 3 weeks, but I do have good restriction. I mainly noticed it in the morning with liquids.
jhawkchick75 Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Posted March 27, 2009 OK great i'm glad to know it's not just me! And I love that this could equal restriction! I haven't had any before this but today is my first day back on solids since my 4th fill and I can definitely eat way less. So let's hope this is it! I have dinner with friends on Saturday, so i'm gonna test the waters on a few things before that so I lessen the chance of getting sick. Gotta love the weird quirks of the band! I'll take them though any day!
nursemom Posted March 27, 2009 Report Posted March 27, 2009 I gurgle like a clogged sink! I KNOW everyone can hear it. 1
JazzyJude Posted March 29, 2009 Report Posted March 29, 2009 LOL!! Gosh if I am not gurgling and needing to drink water to help it...then my tummy is growling, which I feed it proteins! Sheesh!
dawns Posted March 29, 2009 Report Posted March 29, 2009 Hey Shelby, I have noticed since my last fill that I have the gurgling sensation also. I still am struggling with my eyes being bigger than my stomach syndrome. I go see Dr. Malley on Monday for my first fill with him. I will let you know how it goes. Dawn
jhawkchick75 Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Posted March 29, 2009 Hey Shelby,I have noticed since my last fill that I have the gurgling sensation also. I still am struggling with my eyes being bigger than my stomach syndrome. I go see Dr. Malley on Monday for my first fill with him. I will let you know how it goes. Dawn Yea! I was just there last Tuesday I really hope you like him. Be sure and let me know how it goes! It's funny, I had me a little snack a bit ago and as I type this my tummy is gurgling! Just letting me know it's working I guess!
JenJen Posted February 7, 2011 Report Posted February 7, 2011 I just passed my 2 year post surgery mark and until my last fill 3 weeks ago had never had this gurgling nonsense! I have a 10cc band with 4.5cc's filled. The gurgling happens everytime I eat or drink. Its in my esophagus more than my tummy. Its like those crazy spontaneous throat burbs we've all had at one time or another. I can feel them working their way up my esophagus, into my throat and ultimately the gurgle. Very embarrassing!! I don't know if I'm over filled, but I've had lots of little quirks after this last adjustment. I go to the Dr. On march 2nd so I guess we have lots to talk about. 1
RiverBaby Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Yep, I too have the gurgling. I call it the "Draino effect". This is the first time I have felt restriction. Sometimes, I feel like I am over-filled (especially the morning), but then later in the day I feel great. I had surgery October 14, 2010 and I'm only down 20lbs. So I hope this is finally the feeling that everybody has gloated about This is the start of the beginning! Yah!
AngelaAnn Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Yup--it happens. I also get it when I'm not eating. Sometimes at night when I swallow I get the gurgle in my throat and yes, others can hear it. I've had people look at me strangely in class on more than one occasion. I wrote this--and in hindsight it makes me feel sad--as that gurgling was a sign that my band was too tight. After I realized this, a few weeks later I had to have an unfill and my band has never recovered from this.
lovesMaui Posted February 26, 2011 Report Posted February 26, 2011 I'm glad this was brought up! I get this after I've eaten and I thought something was wrong. I feel it in my stomach. Glad to know it's ok.
MojoSunshine Posted February 12, 2014 Report Posted February 12, 2014 Hi everyone. I'm a bit late to the conversation but thought I would 'weigh in' (sorry). I have had my band for 2 years now and have lost 6.5 stone. I gurgle like a good un every time I eat and drink, my fiancé says it's like sleeping next to an industrial drainage system. I feel great tho and a bit of fizzy pop makes me burp and all is well again. I think it may be a bit of trapped wind at times! Anyway, small price to pay if you ask me. Takes time to find your perfect 'fill' and I did have 2 small reductions when I was overfilled towards the end of my first year. It's not worth being uncomfortable
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