4them 0 Posted July 29, 2010 I was banded on July 9th. I am currently on the pureed stage of foods. But I have felt bloated, gassy and uncomfortable ever since my surgery. I have tried gas x which helped slightly. My husband says my belly looks even bigger than before the surgery. Just wondering if this is normal and will I ever feel comfortable again?:cursing::wub: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcain03@hotmail.com 1 Posted July 29, 2010 I was banded on July 9th. I am currently on the pureed stage of foods. But I have felt bloated, gassy and uncomfortable ever since my surgery. I have tried gas x which helped slightly. My husband says my belly looks even bigger than before the surgery. Just wondering if this is normal and will I ever feel comfortable again?:thumbup: I was banded on 7/8 and had the same problem with bloating. I actually looked like the Michelin Man for the first week or so. I looked like I was wearing a tire around my upper stomach. I started taking Gas X and it has helped. But, exercise and lots of walking has helped me more than anything. I walk at least a mile a day and work out at the gym at least 3 days a week. My bloating has really went down but, I still have bad days where it swells up. Good luck with your journey and hope your bloating gets better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelley1380 0 Posted July 29, 2010 I was banded on July 7th and I still have issues with bloating. Walking does help ALOT and just staying active. I notice alot of gas when I am sitting at work all day, but other than that it has gone away alot. Just try to get up and move around a good bit and it should start to get better. I hope this helps!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbholt80 0 Posted July 30, 2010 i had ex-stream bloating and gas. my doc let me talk 2 table spoons of milk of mag and once it started working the gas and pain was gone the next day. iv felt great sense then. tomorrow will be 2 weeks with my band. i still get some gas but it passes easy now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4them 0 Posted July 30, 2010 thanks everyone! I am going to try walking more, even at work. Because at my job, I sit all day. If anyone is interested in being my buddy since you were banded at the same time...please let me know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites