The pain

[Jlbradford 5]

I was banded on march 25th so I am only 6 days post op n the pain is bearable but its just awkward. My stomach is constantly grumbling I still have gas and sometimes it feels tight n full of pressure. I also get hiccups/burp that hurts in my chest :/

[Eleanor4800 0]

I was banded on the 26th and have had the same experiences. I will say I stopped taking my pain meds. The pain is very bearable. I have been walking. I find that the tightness in my stomach comes from the Protein Drinks. I am hungry and I wasn't expecting that. I did puree some carrots and add to my broth with some Protein Powder. That has helped me. I think I focused so much on the change to my eating habits that I didn't realize how much pain there was gonna be. Oh well...too late now and it's almost gone. Walking does seem to help. Still more fatigue then I was wanting. How about going to the bathroom....#1 yes....#2....NO...Here's hoping.

[Jlbradford 5]

I'm glad I'm not alone. I feel the walking is no use, my stomach tightens up when I walk. So far I am trying various liquids and have tried yogurt n cottage cheese and all was well. For the first two days both #1 and #2 was happening but now #2 hasn't happened for a few days. Trying to get any gas out is a pain as well. I also found that warm drinks help loosen things up. Buy definitely doesn't help with the dry mouth!

[es1120 141]

I'm three days post-op, and I've been very uncomfortable too. The gas pains have been the worst but they have gone away for the most part. I've been able to go to the bathroom but take Dulcalax every night just in case. For me, each day is more bearable and I hope it will be for you too.

[TBone55 5]

I was banded on 3/22/13 and I still have gas pains in my shoulder, my tummy is tight, I walk but it doesn't help much for me, I had my first #2 exactly 7 days after surgery. They said 7 days off work should be enough. I am NOT ready to go back to work yet. I have tried yogurt, cottage cheese, runny instant potatoes with some baby food mixed. All is good so far there.

[warm33 19]

I had my surgery on 3.27.13 and I've felt the gas pains. The more you walk, the more the gas will be relieved...TRUST ME. Try walking with a pillow on your tummy to help with the pain and pressure. I could tell a difference with my walking and gas each day. I'm on day 5 and still experience gas bc I'm constipated I pray that gets cleared up soon (constipation), but I'm hopeful. It will all settle down, you just have to keep moving and possibly try Metamucil or Miralax to help with Constipation. I'm also still on a clear liquid diet with my regimen as they have spread everything out longer. Hope this helps!

[TBone55 5]

I might have started the pureed foods too soon. I hope not. I visit the nurse tomorrow

[balbuquerque 85]

MiraLax worked for me. Im ten days post op, feeling much better. been to the bathroom today because of it. right now the only pain I have is the port poking me when I move in certain ways, but Ive heard that it will go away. the rest is just disconfort, but Im looking forward to healing completely. WE WILL