katcap13 0 Posted April 5, 2008 I am 10 days post op and my stomach is still very puffy from the gas used during surgery. How long did it take before the gas was all gone and your stomach was back to normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarbuxQueen 0 Posted April 5, 2008 I Am Also 10 Days Out. My Stomach Isn't Puffy-just Large And Hard. It Goes Down Everyday. I Took A Long Walk Yesterday And That Helped As Well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkoponen 0 Posted April 5, 2008 Hi I was banded 3/27/08 I too have very hard stomach. Hoping this will go away soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richcris01 0 Posted April 5, 2008 My stomach/swelling has gone down, but I keep having a sharp pain right below my rib cage, left side. I assume this is gas. Has anyone else had this type of pain? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graycie 0 Posted April 5, 2008 The gas stays with you for several weeks. Mine caused pain in my shoulder for over a week. I started taking gas-x a lot and that helped. It also helped to take very small sips of the Protein Shakes and mushies. Try not to gulp air when you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarbuxQueen 0 Posted April 5, 2008 My sharp pain was on my left side. I attributed it to my port being on that side. I still am getting those sharp pains. Gas X didn't touch my gas pains. The only thing that worked was walking but I couldn't tolerated walking for more then a few minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites