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Hi everyone! I just got banded the other day, 2/7/13. I'm very excited I got it done and I can't wait to start seeing results. My number one complaint right now is back, chest and shoulder pain from the CO2 gas. When should I expect this to go away? I don't really think the pain meds are helping much in regards with that pain, just with the incision pain. My husband has been rubbing ben gay on my back which actually helps a bit. Now sorry for the TMI, but I've starting passing gas early this morning. I've read alot about people taking gas x but it actually feels good, like I'm relieving some pressure. Should I be taking gas x? Thanks!

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Hi! I was also banded on 2/7....I have found the gas x to be very helpful! Has relieved a ton of pressure! Also a heating pad has done wonders for me! Best of luck! :)

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The gas x helps but getting up to walk feels like it works faster.

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Yes Gas X works! Just banded on 2/4 and same thing, pain meds did nothing for the gas pain. Walking, Gas X, and shedding your embarrassment about farting and belching, lol. You won't care once a good one comes out and the pressure eases! I was moaning in happiness, lmao.

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Thanks everyone! Heating pad worked great and started taking the gas x.

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Thanks everyone! Heating pad worked great and started taking the gas x.

How do you physically feel? I was banded yesterday. I am having problems drinking Water so far but I hear it will get better. I'm just swollen.

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Hey guys I just got banded yesterday 2/8.... I'm feeling pretty great. I walk a lot to relive gas. I'm doing really well with liquids. I have been keeping up on pain meds. My stomache is making noises....kinda weird. I'm excited to start full liquids on Monday. I am really happy so far I did this. I'm ready to start my journey!

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Hey guys I just got banded yesterday 2/8.... I'm feeling pretty great. I walk a lot to relive gas. I'm doing really well with liquids. I have been keeping up on pain meds. My stomache is making noises....kinda weird. I'm excited to start full liquids on Monday. I am really happy so far I did this. I'm ready to start my journey!

That is so awesome that you are feeling so good. I am still taking pain meds religiiously and only had trouble getting liquids in the first 24 hours. I am starting to feel better now. Congrats and good luck!

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How do you physically feel? I was banded yesterday. I am having problems drinking Water so far but I hear it will get better. I'm just swollen.

I'm also very bloated which is uncomfortable but the worst is the shoulder pain. I didn't have any problems with Water. Don't take big sips. Baby sips as often as you can.

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Hey guys I just got banded yesterday 2/8.... I'm feeling pretty great. I walk a lot to relive gas. I'm doing really well with liquids. I have been keeping up on pain meds. My stomache is making noises....kinda weird. I'm excited to start full liquids on Monday. I am really happy so far I did this. I'm ready to start my journey!

Congrats! My stomach has been talking to me since yesterday! I don't know if thats hunger or gas?

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I know right .... I'm hungry and have this stupid gas pain in my chest. I can't wait to eat something! Cottage cheese sounds amazing right now! Ughhh

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My parents got pizza and wings tonight for dinner at my house with my daughter. I thought I'd be fine cause I didn't feel hungry. But then when I smelled it my stomach felt like it was doing spasms! Lol I won't be allowing that to happen again for awhile! Not sure about all these noises and groans and movements goin on in my belly! I can't tell if I'm hungry or crazy or what?

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My parents got pizza and wings tonight for dinner at my house with my daughter. I thought I'd be fine cause I didn't feel hungry. But then when I smelled it my stomach felt like it was doing spasms! Lol I won't be allowing that to happen again for awhile! Not sure about all these noises and groans and movements goin on in my belly! I can't tell if I'm hungry or crazy or what?

I was wondering how I was gonna feel in a few hours when there was gonna be pizza around! lol I'm not looking forward to that =(

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I too was banded on 2/7/13. Got my Water in with very little trouble. Heating pad on my chest and shoulders for the gas pain. Every once in a while I have a hunger pang but I just drink. Today I am having the Isopure clear Protein Drink. It's not bad and 40 g of Protein. For some reason I want egg drop Soup. Never been a big fan but sounds so good. Maybe tomorrow. Good luck everyone. Such an exciting time for us all!

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I too was banded on 2/7/13. Got my Water in with very little trouble. Heating pad on my chest and shoulders for the gas pain. Every once in a while I have a hunger pang but I just drink. Today I am having the Isopure clear Protein drink. It's not bad and 40 g of Protein. For some reason I want egg drop Soup. Never been a big fan but sounds so good. Maybe tomorrow. Good luck everyone. Such an exciting time for us all!

I got banded on the 8th. I'm amazed how well everyone is doing on liquids. I'm struggling on liquids. It just hurts. I don't know if it is because I have so much gas left in me. I wish I did as well as everyone else

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