For anyone who has been banded, what should the pain feel like? I was banded yesterday and I have a dull pain in my shoulder blades but it is off and on and not much of a bother, but ever since surgery I have some discomfort in my stomach area. It feels like I ate too much and its all just sitting in my stomach.

Is this a normal discomfort to feel? If so how long does it take to go away?

Thanks! :scared2:

This is normal. The doctor filled you with a special gas to inflate your stomach for surgery. Even though they try to take most of the gas out some still remains. They are gas pains. I found that walking and GasX strips helped the most. Also, take your pain meds. Best wishes on a speedy recovery!!

Thank you for your help!!

Try to walk 3x's a day and I used both the GasX strips and chewables. Popped them babies like crack! Im 6 days post op and still taking them at night. For some reason, when I get to resting, the gas heads towards my left shoulder and drops me like a rock. I take a few GasX and about 30min later, I can lay down without issues.

The GAs is my biggest challenge so far.