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Weird gurgling noise coming from my tummy since I've had my band fitted, is this normal?

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louzo88
louzo88

I've just ate my very first liquid soup and I've noticed I've getting some really weird gurgling noise coming from my tummy area???? Is this something I should be concerned about? X

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  • T1nker8ell
    T1nker8ell louzo88

    Posted

    Hi I am having a similar feeling but more in my chest, when I eat or drink, I had bypass on 9 December, it's not painful just wondering if this is normal too! X
    • louzo88
      louzo88 T1nker8ell

      Posted

      Yeh mine is my upper tummy around my lower rib cage.... Im thinking it may just be restriction x
  • jebo2106
    jebo2106 louzo88

    Posted

    Yes quite normal - think if you drink the soup slower (wait 20 seconds between sips spoonfuls its not as bad) x]
  • Bandy2012
    Bandy2012 louzo88

    Posted

    I have have my band for 3 years now and still get the gurrling sound, it is when you eat/drink too fast or take big sips or large mouthfuls without chewing properly sort of like a pipe that has an air block smile as someone previously said, drink slowly and take small sips in the early days
    • louzo88
      louzo88 Bandy2012

      Posted

      Thank you 😊. 3 years that's amazing!!! How much weight have u lost? And how long did it take to reach ur goal weight? X
  • Bandy2012
    Bandy2012 louzo88

    Posted

    First year I dropped a fair amount from 135kg's to about 110kgs (about 3 stone) and second year was slightly slower though I must add, I have not done any excercise and still eat the odd chocolates and crisps. At the end of my 3rd year I have reached my goal of 85kgs (I am 1.75m tall) and very pleased.  People I have kept in touch with that had the band at the same time as me, some have loast more and in a shorter period of time as they go to gym or cycle 4 - 5 times a week and are very active. I just wanted to get down to a 16 from 24 and would be happy to buy clothes in any shop and am very proud to say with very little effort I am now a size 14 smile good luck to you and am sure you will enjoy every moment.
    • louzo88
      louzo88 Bandy2012

      Posted

      Congratulations Bandy!!! That's so good! Im a size 24 and would love to be a size 14... It must feel amazing. Im not going to deprive myself when it comes to food ill have the odd treat but I will definitely be hitting the gym once I've healed 😊 x
    • Bandy2012
      Bandy2012 louzo88

      Posted

      good luck smile and start saving for the change in clothing size... it happens quick when the sizes start to drop but a good feeling
    • louzo88
      louzo88 Bandy2012

      Posted

      Im so excited to start clothes shopping and go swimming without feeling like everyone will be looking at me lol x
  • jebo2106
    jebo2106 louzo88

    Posted

    I started off a size 18/20 and have lost almost 2 stone (banded 20th Nov 2014) and am now a size 16 - and some (depending on make) are starting to become loose!  Ive booked a holiday for July/August and cant wait to see what I will be by then.  I wont be buying summer clothes till closer to the time - but i do have a loft full of clothes i put away each time i put weight on which i will hopefully be able to make use of!!
    • louzo88
      louzo88 jebo2106

      Posted

      That's really good too!!! I can't wait until the summer 😊!! How do you find eating with the band? Is there certain things you can't eat? X
    • jebo2106
      jebo2106 louzo88

      Posted

      i can still eat everything at the moment, but am writing everything down I eat to try and keep me on track - trying to keep under 1200 calories a day x 2nd fill is beginning of March cant wait!
    • Bandy2012
      Bandy2012 louzo88

      Posted

      I cant eat: Bread, pasta at times, rice, chips and sometimes find I struggle with chicken (bizaarly) lamb & steak. Besides that I can eat most things but dont forget to chew, chew, chew and take your time between mouthfulls. Im so used to cold food now lol it takes me about 20 min to finish my dinner.
  • louzo88
    louzo88

    Posted

    I can't wait to get at the same stage as you guys!!! The only down side is that I love chicken 😧 nothing a bit of gravy or a low fat sauce won't sort... I hope lol!!!

    This liquid post op diet is now driving me insane x

    • Bandy2012
      Bandy2012 louzo88

      Posted

      it wont be long before you are there smile I didnt go the whole 2 weeks, I got too hungry, so I started sooner on the thicker soups and baby food. I liquidised a cooked dinner I made for the family and ate that as my soft pureed foods smile then it was heaven when I started soft foods, like cottage pie mmmm can still remember, I was worried as I managed to eat quite a big portion and thought something was up but after 2nd fill reality hit that those big portions were history lol

      As for chicken, you may be able to eat it with no problems as everyone is different and some can eat chicken and some cant.

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