I was banded on July 9th. I am currently on the pureed stage of foods. But I have felt bloated, gassy and uncomfortable ever since my surgery. I have tried gas x which helped slightly. My husband says my belly looks even bigger than before the surgery. Just wondering if this is normal and will I ever feel comfortable again?:cursing::wub:

I was banded on July 9th. I am currently on the pureed stage of foods. But I have felt bloated, gassy and uncomfortable ever since my surgery. I have tried gas x which helped slightly. My husband says my belly looks even bigger than before the surgery. Just wondering if this is normal and will I ever feel comfortable again?:thumbup:

I was banded on 7/8 and had the same problem with bloating. I actually looked like the Michelin Man for the first week or so. I looked like I was wearing a tire around my upper stomach. I started taking Gas X and it has helped. But, exercise and lots of walking has helped me more than anything. I walk at least a mile a day and work out at the gym at least 3 days a week. My bloating has really went down but, I still have bad days where it swells up. Good luck with your journey and hope your bloating gets better!

I was banded on July 7th and I still have issues with bloating. Walking does help ALOT and just staying active. I notice alot of gas when I am sitting at work all day, but other than that it has gone away alot. Just try to get up and move around a good bit and it should start to get better. I hope this helps!!!

i had ex-stream bloating and gas. my doc let me talk 2 table spoons of milk of mag and once it started working the gas and pain was gone the next day. iv felt great sense then. tomorrow will be 2 weeks with my band. i still get some gas but it passes easy now.

thanks everyone! I am going to try walking more, even at work. Because at my job, I sit all day. If anyone is interested in being my buddy since you were banded at the same time...please let me know!