Newly banded!! 3/03/11

[carolinrae 0]

Hi, my name is Carolin & I just had the "surgery" for my lapband. I have been really uncomfortable, feeling like someone kicked me in the stomach, but full and uncomfortable... Maybe too full of gas... Idk.... Any suggestions?

[reverie 49]

It's probably gas pains and overall discomfort from surgery. Try walking a bit and use Gas-X strips or chewables. Good luck and hope you feel better soon!

[NeoNP 0]

Hi, Carolyn. Congrats on this new lease on life. Thank you for your comments. I have also been feeling the same way. I found out that my DR puts some fill in at the time of the surgery. Warm liquids, weakened juices, gatorade, and warm tea have helped me a lot. I also use a heating pad across my abdomen, it seems to lessen the bloating and gas cramps. GOOD LUCK, hang in there!

Kim