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Hi, I am new to this forum.. and new to the lap band. I've been banded since Nov. 1, 2007 so far so good, I had it on Thursday, and returned to work on Monday. I am still a bit sore, but I'm off the pain meds.. and on to lyquid tylenol. If someone could answer this for me.. does the gas EVER go away??? It is a bit bothersome.. I have tried Gas-X and other things like it to help. No such luck! If anyone has any advice, I would appreciate it greatly. I look forward to meeting new people on my journey, that are going through the same thing.

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Welcome Hotdogpriss!

Glad to hear your doing well. As far as the gas goes...walk, walk, and walk some more. Gas-X didn't work for me either. Walk as much as you can and it should help tremendously. Good luck on your lap-band journey!

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I went to my first check up.. to get the staples removed on Thursday. I am already 22 pounds lighter.. I was shocked I didn't expect that much, it does make me happy! I am feeling MUCH better, and the gas isn't quite as bad as before.. I just hope it totally goes away. :P

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