rjmgoau

No , the gas is pumped in when operated on so all the organs can be accessed, as they have to lift the liver up to get the lapband in. That's why most doctors put you on a optifast diet. It also helps you prepare for the liquid phase, which i am in now , my op was Feb 17

Pleased you are feeling better, seems to be the way each day. Am going for long walks each day to help the gas. Does anyone have some reflux , not actual vomiting, just bile returning?

On the right track , yep I think of how long I have waited to loose weight, the diabetuic tablets etc. Must keep the motivation up, and keep rewarding yourself in other ways, movies, etc.

Hey, I got banded the same day in Brisbane Australia, and yes i was in severe pain from midday on. Too much wind left behind in the stomach, and yes the chest and shoulder pain. I had a hiattus hernia fixed at the same time, as they discovered it, and that i beleive has made it worst. Just get up or sit up, walking around is best, and take your pain killers. Just not getting alot of sleep in the first week. Appartently they had to leave more gas behind in me as they moved things around to do my hernia. Know what you're goinmg through. Am getting some reflux, in my 3rd day post op.

I am. Scheduled for the 17th Feb, and can't wait. Starting my pre op diet on the 3rd:smile: