duckgirl33 0 Posted April 21, 2011 Hey yall! I was banded yesterday 4/20 and was doing just fine until this afternoon. I'm having the worst gas pains I have ever felt (from the air of course) in my rib cage all the way through my back and my left shoulder is is the worst. It hurts to sit or lay down but I can't stand up forever! I've been taking gas-x and just sent bf to the pharmacy for some infant gas-x . What else can I do? I'm desperate..its been the only real pain...and its brought me into hysterical tears this afternoon. Help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandy1 1 Posted April 21, 2011 Hey yall! I was banded yesterday 4/20 and was doing just fine until this afternoon. I'm having the worst gas pains I have ever felt (from the air of course) in my rib cage all the way through my back and my left shoulder is is the worst. It hurts to sit or lay down but I can't stand up forever! I've been taking gas-x and just sent bf to the pharmacy for some infant gas-x . What else can I do? I'm desperate..its been the only real pain...and its brought me into hysterical tears this afternoon. Help! Hi. I too was banded on 4/20/11. I consider my self lucky because my gas pains have been minimal. I am taking the gas-x strips. I have quite a bit of pain but it is all in my stomach area. Sorry you are having such a difficult ime right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandy1 1 Posted April 21, 2011 Hi. I too was banded on 4/20/11. I consider my self lucky because my gas pains have been minimal. I am taking the gas-x strips. I have quite a bit of pain but it is all in my stomach area. Sorry you are having such a difficult ime right now. One more thing, make sure you are walking quite a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mithow 0 Posted April 22, 2011 Hi there - I was banded on 4/19 and I'm having the same lingering gas pains - but mostly when I take a deep breath. The upper chest and shoulder gas pain is the worst! I just hope it goes away soon...I'm pretty sick of it by now! Hang in there! Michelle Hi. I too was banded on 4/20/11. I consider my self lucky because my gas pains have been minimal. I am taking the gas-x strips. I have quite a bit of pain but it is all in my stomach area. Sorry you are having such a difficult ime right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mommyto1 1 Posted April 22, 2011 Use a heating pad that helped me tremendously with the gas pains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rachel412 116 Posted April 22, 2011 Yes, heating pad, and wave your arms in the air like a chicken. I know I know but it helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElizabethNYC 1 Posted April 22, 2011 Sip warm tea, continue with the gas-x and make sure you get up and walk around. It should go away soon. Feel better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
options123 3 Posted April 22, 2011 I had this also. Real bad, so I know how u feel. I took maalox advanced and it didn't move it any faster but it eleviated the pain. The gas x strips and tabs didn't work for me. Good luck.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites