Greetings all, I have just joined this site, so forgive me in advance for not doing something correctly here. Currently I am 3 weeks post opt. Things appear to be going well according to my surgeon, Dr. Chylsta and PCP. But that swollen pouch feeling seems to have disappeared even after drinking fluids and I am more often than not feeling gasy. Are these common feeling or should I be worried about something

First, welcome to LBT! You did exactly right...the introduction forum is a GREAT first stop! And congrats on getting your band, too.

Okay, you say the swollen pouch feeling has dissappeared...in what way? do you mean you you can eat and drink with little to no discomfort? I'd say that's great news! If that's not it, please explain. And the feeling gassy...are you talking about the surgery gas or intestinal gas? Whichever one...it should be getting better with time so you sound right on schedule to me. Yay!!

I'm 3 weeks out and the gas is still there.

My DH wants to know when the flock of geese landed

Welcome aboard.

If you're not feeling 'swollen' I'd say that is a good thing. Most people get hungry after the surgery, and many gain some weight back once they are able to eat 'real' food again, before they gain any restriction with fills.

Good Luck and we're glad you're here.

I'm almost a year and I still have left shoulder pain, which I never had prior to surgery. I guess if that gas bubble can't go down or out, it's gonna float to the top, LOL.

I was just banded on Friday and had to stay in the hospital one night due to chest pains. They had a cardiologist see me and EKGs ran and stuff like that. It was just gas that had settled in my chest. I started full liquids this morning, but when I tried to drink my protein drink it gave me heartburn. Is it o.k, to take Mylanta chewables or something like that? Thanks, Darla