I just had lap band surgery this past tuesday 6/13 and overall feel okay, I had some ladies tell me about cabbage leaves helps with inflammatory issues and I found it to be true....I placed cabbage leaves( google cabbage remedies) on my back and around my incisions and I haven't had any bad issues with gas....I know it sounds weird, but me having gone through tying my tubes, I did not look forward to gas pains like I did...so, so far everything is looking good, I also bought Mylacon drops for the gas....my husband works out of town, so its me and my girls, so I haven't acted like a baby...the help is great, but you will do fine.....it will take a whole month for your body to readjust...I suggest to be loyal to the liquid diet afterwards...I feel like i have a piece of bread stuck in my chest, so I would hate to feel that pain intensify while they vomit...so don't cheat that part ...