Jancsoulmate

Yes, we will have to keep in touch. I am glad I found this forum so that I can find new friends who are going through the exact same thing I am. How do you get that little ticker at the bottom of your message? Janice

Great story, and I too, was banded on August 10th. My problem is also getting rid of the gas pains. But I did read here that I could try Gax X or Maaloz, and will go out tomorrow and get some. My stomach just seems so bloated even after 5 days. Other than that, I am doing well. Keep posting to keep us updated on your progress. Janice

I am new too. Just got banded 5 days ago. I am still hurting and I am still on liquids. I go back and see my doctor on Monday the 17th. I am still having pain from the gas, can't seem to get rid of it. Anyone have any suggestions?

I, too, started my new journey on August 10th. And that's for the uplifting attitude and encouragement from everyone who posted on this thread. I am on my 5th day from surgery, still getting a lot of pain in my chest and shoulders from the 'gas'. Still on phase I post-op liquid diet. I bought some crappy Whey Protein crap from Wal-mart and I hate it. I am going for a post-op appointment with my surgeon on Monday and I am going to see if I can get just one large container of their High Protein meal replacement that I had pre-op. It tasted much better than this crap I have now. And I know I really should be taking in the protein. I'm glad I joined this forum, I feel like I will get a lot of support here! Thanks Monica!

Wow, I was amazed to read that some people who just got banded not long ago were eating regularly. That would scare the heck out of me! I am able to only do the liquid diet still since it has only been 5 days since my surgery. My only problem is still the bloatedness and how to get rid of it.