Britt, My name is marc, and I was banded on 03/08/2011. I had problems after my surgery with inflamation and gas. The best releif I found was to walk, walk, walk! Wait until a wall mart calms down and make it like a shopping trip. Walk around the store pushng a basket. WOW gas releif, exersise and shopping all in one package. LIFES GOOD! Le me know if it works for you, or if I can help you. wishes, Marc