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I got a massage on my collar bone & front pecs. Bit was awesome & really helped that crazy gas pain. It will get better...I promise!! Hang in there!

That's not good news...day 3-5 were the worst. I've tried heating pad as well. I was really hoping for some miracle cure but truthfully I didn't expect one. Thanks!!!

Ok, I've survived 3 days post-op. In general I don't feel really bad, but these gas pains are killing me. I feel like there's a huge gas bubble just under my breast bone. My collar bone is so very sore from gas. My stomach makes grumbling sounds now & again and that provides a little bit if relief. If I could let out a huge belch I think I would feel awesome. I've been going for a minimum of 4 walks a day for 20-30 minutes each. I've tried gas-x but hate them, they almost make me gag. I'm drinking my water. I've been drinking about 120ml of boost & 1/4 c chicken broth per day. I've also had a few little bites of jello over the last couple of days. I really don't know what else to do. Any suggestions? I haven't taken T3 since yesterday afternoon, don't think they really help with the gas pains. Looking for other suggestions. I plan to try a warm shower tonight since I can take bandages off today & am allowed to shower.

I'm from Manitoba, Canada. Was banded 9/27. Lisa.

I can relate to this. It was about 4 days before starting pre-op diet. I awoke around 4am and had this feeling of pure anxiety. My chest wad tight & I was freaking out. I went to work & almost came home because I was having a hard time holding myself together. I know I'm a worrier, but this kind of thing has never happened to me before. I stuck it out at work & when I came home for lunch, my husband was able to put it in perspective for me & really calm me down. I wad saying that my whole life was going to change. His response was, no not your whole life. You're still going to be the same person, you're still going to get up every morning and kiss your kids goodbye, you're still going to going to go to work, etc. He really does have a way of calming me down. Now I'm only 2 days post-op and I don't have any wonderful stories yet, but nor do I have Amy real horror stories either. I know it will be worth it some day and that's what is getting me through, Good luck to you. I hope you can find peace with your decision.

I told my closest girlfriends and immediate family only. I told co-workers I was having surgery but that I didn't want to discuss it. I reassured them that I was fine & didn't have a life threatening illness (at thus point). And that I had to be on a very specialized diet. I told them this the day before starting my 2 week pre-op diet. During that time I got my head wrapped around a lot if things & of course lost weight on that diet so my confidence increased. I decided to fill them in on my last day if work. N Only a few asked me some questions and they seemed really supportive. I'm glad I told them, but I'm happy with the way I went about it. It's what I needed to do for me, at that time. Good luck...go with your gut!

I've tried one of those heating bags you heat up in the microwave, which helped in the evening. But now in the middle of the night, not so much. I tried ice for a but. Now I've got the heating pad on it, but still feel the pain & cNt really sleep. I've put on some relaxation music & am just resting. I'm sure time will help. Thx for the advice. Hanging in.....

Was banded less than 12 hours ago. I did OK,with the exception of this pain in my collar bone and neck on the left side. I am assuming it's the gas shoulder pain everyone talked about, but I can't seem to find any relief. I tried gas-x, T3 (only a 1/2), i've propted myself up on a couple of pillows-don't own a recliner, I've been drinking Water and sleeping on and off. It's 1:30AM so a walk is a little out of the question. Not sure what else to try. It's very painful. Other than that, so far so good. But if you have any other suggestions, please let me know. Thanks!

that's exactly what I did and "no matches found"....oh well. I will go about it another way. Thanks anyway. Lisa

I am looking forward to trying that pizza! Just getting banded tomorrow so have to survived that and the post-op diet first

Nope, that didn't work either. Thanks for the suggestion though.

I couldn't find mylapband app...could it be because I live in Canada? That's the only reason I could think of.

Hey I'm the 27th as well. I'm feeling a little anxious today. I have a lot of work to do today & them off for two weeks. Hopefully that will distract me today. Good luck to you! Lisa

Congrats!!