Officially Been Banded!

[samos 0]

Hi All,

I just got home from the hospital a few hours ago. I was banded yesterday morning and my surgeon said everything went perfect. I was even able to walk around the block a few minutes ago! She used the smaller of the two bands.

Thank the Lord I was able to get rid of the fever I had Tuesday, but now I have a bit of chest congestion I am trying to chase away. Only one problem so far. Anyone know how I can get rid of all this gas? It will not come out no matter what I do. And what sleeping positions do ya'll recommend? I am really uncomfortable sleeping on my back all through the night. Despite a few minor issues, I am happy to be banded and look forward to the future!

Thanks,

Sarah

[beachgirl 2]

Congrats on your new band Sarah,

I'm so proud for you. Some people used the gasx strips but I didn't have much of a problem with it. Walking is the best thing in the world for that. You might try the gas x, it may be just what you need. I have the smaller band myself and the lowprofile one, you will love it. Take care of yourself and give yourself time to heal.

[*susan* 1,709]

I agree, walking and gas x were the best things for the gas.

As far as sleeping, do you have a recliner? I found that I was more comfortable sleeping in a recliner for the first few nights. After that, I was able to sleep either on my back or on the side that my port isn't on.

Oh, by the way, congratulations on getting your band!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to bandland! Walking helped me more than anything else! Good luck!

[lisah25 3]

I tried the Gas-X strips and they did nothing for me. The Gas-X chewables did however help a lot. And like everyone said, walking around as much as you can.

[Woodys 0]

We have a consensus here......walking definately helped me with the gas....Gas X however didn't give me much relief.

Congrats on being banded....its the best thing I ever did for myself.

Carol

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