Releasing the air?

[Guest vball4tf_2000]

Hi there,

I just had the lapband put on yesterday here in Monterrey and nothing hurts except for the huge bubble of air. The incisions don't hurt, I do ache a bit when I use the stomache muscle (especially when I clear my throat), but the thing that is killing me is the air. I burp once in a while but I just know that if I could pass gas I would feel so much better. Any suggestions on how to make this happen?

Thanks! I can't wait to see myself in a few months. I've been so inspired by all of the patients that I've met and seen their results.

Tara

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to bandland! Walking helped me pass the gas more than anything else did. Some people swear by Gas-X, but I don't think it helped me much. Try walking as much as you are able to, see if you don't feel a little better.

[angiebell 0]

I agree, walking is the best thing to help the gas pass.

[vinesqueen 2]

I wanted to ask my son to burb me like I used to burb him!

[Guest corsha1_0]

I am 5 days post op - I use GasX and it does help me. I also say to keep walking - get up every 2 hours during the day - you'll feel it coming and just hold your tummy ... then let it out. No pain really. I am having the other problem. No number 2...and I'm bloated & uncomfortable.

[Guest vball4tf_2000]

I am 5 days post op - I use GasX and it does help me. I also say to keep walking - get up every 2 hours during the day - you'll feel it coming and just hold your tummy ... then let it out. No pain really. I am having the other problem. No number 2...and I'm bloated & uncomfortable.

I thought I just didn't need to go number 2 lately. Yeah, I'm 6 days post-op, have to go to the bathroom, and the bruise around my port is killing me. It feels like someone is sticking a knife into my groin, literally! Any suggestions, or do you have the same pain?

[aileena 1]

I took GasX with everything I ate...it's really helpful...after about 3 days everything sorted itself out..

[La_madam 20]

I wanted to ask my son to burb me like I used to burb him!

Good one Vines..LOL

I will agree walking works the best, however Gas X did help me.

[Guest corsha1_0]

My port is tender too. I have to hold my stomach to support the incisions during a movement or car rides. If the pain is still sharp, I would check in with your doctor.