I'm new to the band any help is appreciated

[glooww27 0]

I had surgery on 1/29/10 the first 3 days are the hardest. No pain but lots of discomfort. Mainly from the gases. Is their anything anyone can recommend to help with the gas pressure you feel. Also do they tighten the band when they first put it in? I have a Dr. appointment on Friday, so is that going to be my first band tighting and if so what should I expect?

[kirafiki 0]

What I found helpful with the gas was walking and gas x strips. Plus, if you start walking, you are on your way to incorporating that into your new life.

Usually bands are installed without any fill in them. You probably won't get a fill this early. They will just be checking to make sure your puncture sites are healing right and that you are coming along in the right way. Usually your first fill isn't for a month or so. Your stomach is still irritated from having a foreign object placed around it and needs to heal first.

What to expect when you do get a fill? It depends on how your doctor does them. This is a great question to ask on Friday when you see them again.

I hope this was somewhat helpful. Good luck and success on your new life!

[FIREFIGHTPRINCESS 0]

Water, walking and gas-x:thumbup: