MrsTReagan

I was just banded last Tuesday and I TOTALLY feel your pain, LITERALLY! The gas pains were excrutiating followed by the worst nausea and slimey mouth I've ever had. I figured out that I was quite intolerant of the shakes, and anything too cold. The shakes though, with out a doubt, give me the worst pains. I have figured out though that if I take two of the Gas-X strips, lean over the sink as if I am going to puke, I belch up the biggest burps ever, and the pain goes away immediately. This is totally weird since I figured that the gas would be better released by standing/sitting up straight. I know this is specific to my body, but just thought I would pass along what helped me. Best of luck, and don't worry -- you're not alone!