Banded on Friday

[cassandramontes 112]

I finally got banded on Friday. It was a breeze. No problems at all. THE GAS ! ! ! ! Is the killer lol I have taken pictures the night before surgery and I am so excited on this new journey I am taking. his is day 2 post op and I am not hungry at all. Good right? lol If anyone have any advice on how to get this gas out of me fast I would appreciate it.

[Fit2fabolous 2]

Great!! Welcome to the other side... I'm 6 days post op and I still feel the gas. Walking is the key!! Gas x and sip on your Water. I motivate myself by saying I'm greater than this gas pain. So don't let it stabilize you. Best of luck!

[megpieky 9]

I was also banded on Friday. I've been taking gas x and it seems to help. I too am not hungry at all. My belly is pretty sore and bloated, but with the pain medicine and gas x I'm making it! I wish you the best of luck in your new journey! I know I'm very excited about mine!

[Judy Robinette 51]

I was just banded myself on Thursday:) Good Luck girl! I too am really gassy, yuck! It hurts, but I keep walking, talking gas meds and the pain meds help me sleep at night.

[cassandramontes 112]

Thanks for replying everyone. That gas was a killer the first night. It was right in the center right up under the diagram and I thought I was going to die. But finally feel asleep about 4 am and woke up and it had moved so I know it was gas. I am taking Gas-X as well. It has moved to my shoulders and chest now. Its like when I take a deep breath I can feel it. I do get up and walk. I feel good today and I think I am going to go to the store and do a little walking to get it moving some more.

[Judy Robinette 51]

It is so unreal to hear that someone is having the same exact feelings that I am, glad to not be alone:) I too am going to the store today for some light walking around. I also feel the pressure in the back and chest.

[deleteme 176]

Eek! I have my surgery next Thursday, 6/20. I am reading all these gas posts and getting nervous, I just told my hubby we need to go to the store for some gas-x ASAP! Haha! Good luck to you all!

[tootiemagoo 16]

Eek! I have my surgery next Thursday' date=' 6/20. I am reading all these gas posts and getting nervous, I just told my hubby we need to go to the store for some gas-x ASAP! Haha! Good luck to you all![/quote']

I am about a mont post op, and was worried yet prepared for the gas.... Had gasx strips and gasx chewables..... But did not have any gas issues. Seems like most people have issues with it but not all. I've spoke to one other who had no issue.

So be prepared for the gas, but try not to get to nervous!!! It will all work out and you will be on your way to a healthier you!!

[txsonicguy 262]

I was banded Wednesday. The pain in my left shoulder area (assumably gas) was the only real intense discomfort. Gas X took care of it really quickly when I realized what it was. Glad I had it on hand but only had to use 2 or 3 times.

[Judy Robinette 51]

I am about a mont post op, and was worried yet prepared for the gas.... Had gasx strips and gasx chewables..... But did not have any gas issues. Seems like most people have issues with it but not all. I've spoke to one other who had no issue.

So be prepared for the gas, but try not to get to nervous!!! It will all work out and you will be on your way to a healthier you!!

Don't be nervous:) Honestly, yes the gas pains hurt, but I am thinking about how great I am going to feel inside and look outside as I progress once I get past this phase. You will be okay!

[marimari15 9]

I'm scheduled for surgery this fri June 21 & I'm petrified that the gas pain will be unbearable. I've been reading lots on this forum & that definitely seems to be the biggest issue w most people post op. I'm hoping to luck out & not suffer too much..lol. Stocking up on Gas X Strips!! Reading all your posts really helps to be prepared for whats to come. Happy. Excited. Nervous. And scared of gas!! lol. Good luck on thurs msapp77!! Best of luck on your journey to a healthier lifestyle to all!

[cassandramontes 112]

For those who have had the surgery are you experiencing and weakness? I assume its from just being on Clear Liquids or perhaps I am not getting enough Protein. I was told by my husband I was trying to move to fast but I am not the kind of person that can just lay around all day lol I am only 5 days out so maybe I am trying to do to much to soon.

[RFW 19]

Go slow....dont rush anything !

[utkscvol1 125]

I was banded Thursday and just today started to feel like myself- with the exception of being extremely hungry

[txsonicguy 262]

I was banded a week ago tomorrow and asked the EXACT same question. I assumed its the drastic reduction in calories. Called the docs office and they said to double up on shakes or get ones with more Protein. I'm so sick of the shakes already I just can't pull myself to do either.

I have felt not so weak and shaky today, so it gets better. Hang in there.