Just WOndering

[ajb1111]

I was wondering if any one else has experienced feeling nauseus pretty much 24/7 while on the liquid phase. I was banded on June 30th and there is only a little bit each day that I am not sick feeling or bloated feeling. I emailed Dr Miranda and she didn't seem too concerned so thought I would post and see if anyone else has experienced this or had any suggestions. Hopefully this isn't what the feeling will be forever. Thanks and hope all has a wonderful day.

Ang-IL

[nothereanymore]

Hey Ang,

Try some protein water, you can pick it up at GNC or other stores. Often when our bodies are use to taking in so much and then we start eating less it can make us fill ill and weak. The protein water really helped me.

Take care,

Lisa

[ajb1111]

Thanks Lisa....I will give that a try. One other thing-I feel kind of bruised(but am not) all over--do you think that might be something to do with the same as well??

[May15bandster]

It was rough for me for the first month (maybe 5-6 weeks actually). I actually vomitted repeatedly; I was scared and talked to Dr. M and Dr. O a few times. Dr.O advised me that there isn't anything to do to resolve the situation (the band it not too tight, as there is nothing filling it...I was just swollen). He told me to hang in there, drink vitamin water, sport drinks, eat popsicles and use milk of magnesium (not sure of spelling), but it encouraged the passing of gas and waste. Eventually the swelling subsided and life got back to normal. Keep moving....walking will encourage the nausea to pass. I would sip the beverages and walk around slowly. One year later and I am 75 pounds lighter and close to my final goal. Hang in there! There are many little quirks that we learn to adjust to, but it is well worth our committment and effort.

[CanadianBandster]

I actually will have a slim fast drink when feeling ill like that. I just use 1 cup 1 percent milk and a scoop of chocolate slim fast (since its what I like) and it keeps me going.

[jhawkchick75]

I felt the same way getting that protein in helped me a lot. I really never felt back to normal until I was able to start on solids. Keep at it you will get there!!