I was sleeved on the 24 th went home on the 25 but I had the "spider" method so I only have 2 small incisions which has been great.. As for the gas pain I am going through a ton of the gas x strips they really seem to help. I have also found that hot tea works wonders. I have never been a fan of tea, but I drinks at least two or three cups a day now. It is soothing and settling to my stomach.