Ugh!!!

[DETERMINED*DG 8]

Hello to all! I was banded on Wed the 31st and don't know how much more of this GAS PAIN I could take!! The lil incision burning I could hand, but this GAS.......it's kill in me! Besides that, I'm feelin a lil hungry and don't even know what to eat!!! I've been sippin on liquids but I'm feelin pretty crappy right now! Called my Dr and he thinks besides the gas pain that MAYBE some tube s rubbing along my abdominal wall. REALLY? just my luck! He advised me to move around blah blah blah, can't stand this! It's been TWO ays and I'm hoping I didn't make a huge mistake!! Tell me I'm not alone here! Tell me food on the Tv s just my imagination!! Tell me this is gonna get better!

[screeden 21]

get some gas meds now! try the Mylanta chewables, they are wonderful! you should not have to suffer. yes the gas is awful, seemed to take forever to go away, i walked around alot and it does help.

[DETERMINED*DG 8]

Thank yo!!!

[DETERMINED*DG 8]

*you

[Martha78 0]

*you

Your not alone. I had severe gas pain post surgery as well. The best things that helped me was walking. Walk, walk, walk. And it does get better. By day 5-6 you will feel a lot better.

[DETERMINED*DG 8]

Thanks so much!!! I will make myself walk! No matter how tired I am. No matter how stowage these meds make me feel!

[POOLKERP 0]

Hang in there. My surgery was July 15th and the gas pain for 3-4 days was miserable. I forced myself to walk, walk, walk. I know you don't feel like walking but it does help distribute the gas bubbles and relieve some of the pain. I promise it does get 100% better in just a few days. Good Luck

[Texasbandit 8]

You are not alone!!! I was banded yesterday and the gas pains are uncomfortable. I haven't has any pain med cause I'm not in pain. Just a pressure below my chest and in my back!!

[LJM 1]

Like everyone else: " hang in there".. it will get better. I was banded 8/18 and I felt like my gas pains were the worst.They lasted over a week!! and i went back to work on day 5! and walked at work etc..up until last week I still felt bloated, no gas pain which was ok. My gas pains included severe shoulder pain. I mean I was so scared that the gas pain was never going to go away and I would be stuck with this horrible pain. It was worst after my first meal and at night.I finaly broke down on day 5 and bought extra strenght gas X strips! they were wonderful..within minutes the shoulder pain would go away and I would start to "release" my gas ! lol ...like said you are not alone..the pain will go away!!

[TAINABELLA21 0]

Hi, I was banded on the 1st and I totally know what ur feeling. The gas is kiling me. I use Beano and Gas X and it hasnt helped. Honestly walking around and my heating pad has helped. Good Luck

[Butterfly Queen 111 3]

Walk a lot,use Gas-X Thin strips and lay with a heating pad behind your back / on your shoulders whatever hurts.I was

banded 8-31-11 and this is what I have ben doing and it works for me.Oh yeah,drink a lot of Water too-this will help dissipate the anesthesia too.:-)

[728newlife 2]

Hey girl, here is some options to help with the gas pains!! I was banded on July 28th and for the first two weeks I really thought I made a mistake. I was scared I did the wrong thing!! I walked, and walked, and walked for four days. I also stretched ALOT!! About three or four times a day I would grab the counter and just lean back to stretch my back and shoulders. I would also sit on the floor and touch my toes (barely) just to disperse the gas through out my body. I stuck to liquids for about a week and a half then my tummy was growling so bad I felt nauseous so I started on some Soup with thin noodles and mashed potatoes with some milk added to them. Just to have some consistency in my stomach! You didn't make a mistake, I promise! You will not regret a day of this. After about a week the gas pains went away, after week two I knew what caused the heartburn and what didn't. The liquids actually made my heartburn alot worse! I am down 31 pounds and feel awesome! Good luck on your journey

[BaileyRose 13]

Oh my... I know how you're feeling. I was miserable until day 8. I had very severe gas pains. I had go sleep sitting straight up for 4 nights in my wing back chair with pillows behind me. It really will get better. My heating bad was my saving grace. And walking and ibuprofen. Gas mess did nothing for me, but awesome for those who it did work for.

You won't regret this! I've lost 20 since surgery(1 month ago) and 20 before! Im down 2 sizes in clothes and feeling better everyday!

[cakelly73 28]

I was banded on 8/31 as well. Still have gas pain in my shoulder and back. Was finally able to sleep in my bed somewhat normal without sitting up lastinight. Feeling better every day. Funny thing is i dont feel hungry AT ALL. I have stuck to the Protein Drinks, broth, Jello, water..etc...My biggest problem right now (besides the shoulder pain) is Constipation. Have not gone # 2 since before surgery :/

[leepfrog 4]

I agree with what everyone else said Walk a lot and constently sip Water. Another point is if you have a CPAP/BPAP machine to check with your PCP and have your pressure adjusted. Within the first few days of surgery, I was able to get my pressure reduced by 3 points. That caused me the most grief with my stomach pain.