Any other September 2013 bandsters?

[Amy Carter 67]

Had surgery Monday, when is the gas from my belly going to go down. It is so full, had and uncomfortable. I feel bigger than I did pre surgery.

Also when will I be able to sleep on my side and not on my back in the recliner.

Heating pad also helps to release the gas. Congrats on getting banded I was also banded monday.

[NewMeDebbie 196]

Finding myself drinking a lot faster and more then 1 oz every 10-15 minutes. I am hoping I haven't messed my pouch up.

Carrie.. I am feeling the same way. I can drink 10-12 oz of Fluid in no time. I feel no restrictions. I even ate a small bowl of oatmeal today..chewing completely before swallowing and still nothing.

I'm having the same fear as u...I think I will call dr tomorrow to understand. ..

[PuraVida37 715]

Things are doing down much easier today. Yay! Maybe I *can* do this after all!

[Oprah Lynn 715 1]

I am having such issues...banded on the 30th and have been achy & in pain. Can't get comfortable. So thirsty all the time and it seems as though every time I sip on Water or tea it is even worse. Gas strips have NOT helped. I feel like i am going out of mind. I hear everyone else healing and having minimal issues.

[LapbandLo 294]

I am having such issues...banded on the 30th and have been achy & in pain. Can't get comfortable. So thirsty all the time and it seems as though every time I sip on Water or tea it is even worse. Gas strips have NOT helped. I feel like i am going out of mind. I hear everyone else healing and having minimal issues.

Oprah, day 3 was the worst for me. After day 3 I felt better each day. The port site is still a bit tender a little over 2 weeks later but it's nothing unbearable. Hang in there!!

[Amy Carter 67]

I am having such issues...banded on the 30th and have been achy & in pain. Can't get comfortable. So thirsty all the time and it seems as though every time I sip on Water or tea it is even worse. Gas strips have NOT helped. I feel like i am going out of mind. I hear everyone else healing and having minimal issues.

Sorry to hear of you troubles. I have heard that the gas strips didn't work so i got the chewable and they have worked for me. Drinking warm tea and broth while using a heating pad on my tummy has really released the gas. Also swishing the liquid around in my mouth before swallowing helped my thirsty feeling. Hang in there it will get better!

[5.0junkie 770]

Gas X just doesn't work for some people. Try Phazyme. I've heard that works when Gas X won't. It will get better!

[arch002 34]

Hang in there Oprah. I have been feeling the same way. Gas pressure started to go down today and hopefull each day will get better. I have been using the Gas X strips but think I will try the chewable tablets today. Also using heat on my back and ice on my belly. My surgery was the 30th as well. We can do this!!

[NewMeDebbie 196]

It does get better. It's been 1 week for me and I'm starting to feel somewhat better. I even went for a nice walk yesterday.

[GeorgiaRN 36]

It really does get better! Take things slow. Everything from drinking to eating to walking. Moving around will help. I have literally listened to my body and followed the way I feel when it comes to moving forward - one day at a time. And I feel pretty good. I have lost 9 lbs since surgery one week ago today. I am still on full liquids for another week or so then maybe mushy foods. I don't have another appt until Nov 6 and then I may get my first fill. So far so good! Hope the weight loss continues going this well!!

[NewMeDebbie 196]

My doctor says the gasX or other over-the-counter gas meds will not really help since the gas is not running through your intestinal track but is literally in between your organs. The only real way to deal with it is the heating pad, pain meds, and walk, walk, walk. I wish I had better news...sorry

[PuraVida37 715]

Oprah Lynn, when do you see your surgeon again? If you feel something is wrong, let him know immediately.

I feel better also because I stopped taking the meds and am just doing Tylenol. Much better. No drugged feeling anymore. I saw my doc today and he ripped off the steri strips. Yeeeouch! But I am healing nicely he said. Also on to stage 2 diet. No mushies til the 14th.

I am going to attempt working tomorrow. It will be a light day. Doc ok'd me to do so, and to drive. Wish me luck! I figure since it is Friday, then it should be easier, and if I need Sat and Sunday, I've got'em.

PS Thank goodness for Gas X. It is helping so much with the rumbling in my tummy.

[NewMeDebbie 196]

Really? so the gasX is for the rumbling not the pain from the left over gas in your torso?

I get to see my doctor tomorrow. I can't wait to get these steri strips off... Good luck with work tomorrow! Go slow and if you sit at a desk, don't sit for too long without getting up and walking a bit. I had to learn the hard way...lol

[Amy Carter 67]

Really? so the gasX is for the rumbling not the pain from the left over gas in your torso?

I get to see my doctor tomorrow. I can't wait to get these steri strips off... Good luck with work tomorrow! Go slow and if you sit at a desk, don't sit for too long without getting up and walking a bit. I had to learn the hard way...lol

I found that out today also the hard way. I worked on homework for to long without moving around enough. I am now sitting in the recliner with my heating pad.

[NewMeDebbie 196]

yes, heating pad = good! I am off work in 7 minutes and headed home until Monday. I also have a recliner there calling my name...lol