Day 1 Post Lap Band Surgery

[ecustrike3 0]

I have pains in my mid section? anyone tell me how long that will last?

[Corrigan 75]

I'm assuming you were recently banded. My minor pains lasted about 3 days. Were you given

any post op instructions? I guess you know you're not to lift more than 10 lbs for about 6 weeks.

[ecustrike3 0]

I was just banded yesterday! Any tips on how to make gas go away faster? If it would go away I would feel fine

[Corrigan 75]

Most people find relief by walking a lot and others say windmilling your arms helps (in the privacy

of your own home), some swear by GasX tabs, but time is the best cure.

[Poodlelover56 2]

My gas pains ( mostly in my left shoulder) lasted a few weeks. Try a heating pad, move around. It will get better!! Welcome to the "other" side !!

[roeroe 18]

the gas pain in the shoulder left after one use of the heating pad but the ones in my stomach are here with a mission. i am day three post op and my stomach is making those rumbling gas noises. i am using the gas x and drinking as much Water as i can, but it is hard to drink the water and the Protein Shakes. i am walking as much as possible also. i think just time will be the answer. good luck to you.

[ecustrike3 0]

Thanks everyone! Day 3 and I feel 1000x better! I actually got out and walked then drove to the mall! Feeling much better! I still haven't been able to sleep in the bed? I have had to sleep in recliner? Anyone else deal w this?

[LB4Me 35]

The gas will go away. It is different for everyone. Just keep walking and taking GasX. I found that one or two of the strips helped me.

Get used to the tummy grumbling and rumbling. It doesn't stop. I've gotten used to it, but there are times I am in a meeting and think everyone can hear it.

I slept on a chaise lounge for about 5 days. Then I could not stand it anymore and got into bed with a pillow under my tummy. After that it was an easy transition.

Good luck to both of you.

[PA2AK GIRL 6]

I am on post op day 2, I don't have mush pain except for the gas! If the gas would go away I would feel great! I am walking and moving around a lot, but I still have a belly full of gas. I have one more day of Clear Liquids and then I can progress to slushy. I am really looking forward to that.

I hope everyone feels better soon!