Off the wall things that occur after bariatric surgery

Monday, February 16, 2009 by Traci Baker
The staff at Clarian Bariatrics has a few members who are also Gastric Bypass or Gastric Banding patients.  We love to share stories with each other about how our physical being has changed in odd ways.  I would like to share some of these with you!
  • When you start losing weight on your backside your tailbone will become sore!  Be prepared to take a cushion/pillow with you when you are sitting for a long period of time.  This includes your car rides to and from work!          
  • You may experience some sensations as your food moves through your new stomach and intestines.  Many of our female patients describe this as the butterfly feeling and some patients describe it as a baby kicking!  Don’t worry this is just a sign that your food is traveling down it’s newly given path!
Look for other thoughts in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you have a question about causes of obesity, bariatric weight loss, weight loss doctors or Indianapolis Bariatric Centers, do not hesitate to ask!

Comments for Off the wall things that occur after bariatric surgery

Thursday, August 27, 2009 by Stephanie:
As for the comment about your tailbone being sore, the more weight I lose the worse the pain gets. I'm constantly uncomfortable. The area is painful or frequently goes numb even. I sit on pillow and such for comfort to no avail. I'm constantly shifting my position and can't sit directly on my tailbone. Do you have any more info on what I can do to prevent further pain?

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