innwtitdtity 57 Posted July 11, 2008 Okay, I was banded on 7/8 and had the normal gas in my shoulder/chest area. Today I feel like the gas is more so in my belly. I have been taking gas-x strips and gas x chewables and walking, but it isn't getting much better. I think I will call my surgeon in the am to see if there is a script that might work better. Please share what worked best for you. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meg0880 0 Posted July 11, 2008 Good luck with the gas. I STILL get pains up in my shoulder, especially after I have a fill. It's the weirest thing! Only advice I can give is to walk, walk, and walk some more. Also, I know it's weird to burp because it's not like it used to be but that's what helps me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkinnieMinnie 0 Posted July 11, 2008 I wish I had a magic answer for you, but at least for me there was no magic answer. I think the only thing that helped me was time. I'm 17 days postop and I'm just finally starting to feel good. I did the Gas-X strips and the walking but nothing seemed to help. For me, changing position seemed to move the gas around so I could get rid of it, and a heating pad seemed to ease the pain a bit. Good luck... it WILL get better eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debsj06 0 Posted July 11, 2008 Okay, I was banded on 7/8 and had the normal gas in my shoulder/chest area. Today I feel like the gas is more so in my belly. I have been taking gas-x strips and gas x chewables and walking, but it isn't getting much better. I think I will call my surgeon in the am to see if there is a script that might work better. Please share what worked best for you. Thanks Hi there. hmmm don't we know each other. I came online to see if I could find something to help you and you are already on top of it!! You are on your way!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites