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I am 4 months post op & the gas is still frequent. I am still learning what makes it worse. Try gas-x & good luck.

Banded July 5th & just had my first fill today. It dudnt hurt but it was weird feeling. The initial stick was numbing agent & it stung a bit, but not bad. The injecting of saline was an odd sensation. It's like I could feel the cold saline running up the tube. Idk but it was a very uncomfortable feeling for just a second until he pulled back on the amount of saline. It was super squeezing my stomach & it just felt odd. Then I stood up to drink water & the needle in the port kind of stung. In the end, I got 3 cc's which he said is pretty standard for my band. Now I won't be so nervous because I know what to expect! I was ready for it bc I have been so hungry. Now, liquids for next 48 hours. Good luck with your fill!!!

I was banded July 5th & have done well, but by 4th week I became really hungry. My first fill is another 2 weeks out, so trying low carb to see if it will help with cravings. My surgeon recommends 850 calories with 60 minimum protein. Thinking I can focus on low carb until I get fill.

Just got banded July 5th & am a teacher & getting stuck is a fear of mine- that it will happen while teaching...yikes:-(

I had c-section 20 years ago & 15 years ago, had gall bladder removed & had breast reduction. Just got lap band July 5th & I think the band was the easiest of all. I felt almost back to normal at 2 weeks post op! Good Luck!

My doctor prescribes 4 doses of Milk of Magnesia 24 hrs after surgery ( 4 doses spread out) & I had no initial gas pain or pressure that many describe. However, 3 weeks out, I just have gas, but not painful!

Non scaled victory...got it! Thanks :-)

I am still new, please tell me what NVB or whatever is an acronym for!!

That is amazing! I was banded July 5th & am down about 17 lbs!

Our summer break is quickly passing & I am not ready to go back either.

Banded july 5th. Just started using my fitness pal & like it a lot! Username is agerpayark if anyone wants to "friend" me!

Milk of magnesia helped me with gas pain right after surgery! Day 9 for me now & I am using gas x strips.

I was banbed July 5th & have been a middle school teacher for 5 years ( a mid-life career change). I have gained weight since teaching. I wondered the stress level if law enforcement compares to that of teaching ? I have lost about 14lbs btw!!!

Banded July 5th. Don't think I am even getting in 600-800 cal. Per day because I feel so bloated after I drink my liquid meal. Is this how it will feel forever...just uncomfortable, bloated & gassy? Kind of like after a huge Thanksgiving dinner where all I want to do is get out of binding clothes & just belch:-(

Day 8 & feeling better! Wish me luck as I am headed to the beach for a week's vacation. Will he on liquid for another 6 days! This time next year, I will really be ready for the beach!!! I keep reminding myself of the end result...100 lbs off & energy & vitality:-)

I was banded July 5th & used milk of magnesia the 1st 48 hours & it helped with gas pain. It's getting better now ( day 7) so really I've had gas but not much gas pain! Went for a message today & was even able to lay on my stomach! On the road to healing :-)

Banded 7/5 & having what I guess is called head hunger...I want something but nothing really tastes good or is satisfying. On liquids until day 14.

Also, was very disappointed that my weight went up about 8 lbs. can that really be liquids? It's crazy since I am on liquids & haven't taken in many calories!

I just got band on July 5th. I took milk of magnesia per doctor's orders & have not bad gas pains like others described. I had 101.5 temp last night & have had a headache but overall feeling pretty good this afternoon. Also had hiatal hernia repaired.

Just got banded thurs afternoon(yesterday) & had hiatal hernia I didn't know about before. Spending night at hospital & can't sleep! Guess I slept too much after surgery. Sipping on apple juice & uncomfortable but tolerable

My surgery is Thursday July 5th. Starting to feel a bit anxious. went to Walmart today to buy my post op liquids, broth, jello, etc. I think I am ready!

My surgery is July 5th..less than a week! Omg ready to be healthy & not tired & obese!!!

I am July 5th too! My doctor doesn't require pre op diet. Is that unusual?

I had acute pancreatic 12 years ago due to gall stones & blocked duct.45 days in hospital, very serious but completely recovered & no problem since. Surgery date is in 1 week & the thought of developing pancreatic again terrifies me! My surgeon said small chance he could have trouble getting band around stomach bc pancreas sometimes is fused to stomach after pancreatis. But never suggested I would be at risk of developing pancreatis again. Yikes:(

I am having lap band July 5th. My doctor is not requiring pre-op diet. Wonder how common that is?