Not sure why... but the past 2 days I've been a gas machine. Still on liquids... 2nd week post op. I can start mushies on Friday. Only thing I can think of is I had strained cream of broccoli Soup, but it's an insane amount of gas- you can hear it going through my lower abdomen. And it comes out on it's own because it builds up so fast... and if I'm lucky I make it to the bathroom as I'm still experiencing the liquid in, liquid out joys and I have no desire for another accident of that kind.

Is this something that's happened to others post op? Or should I bring it up with my Dr tomorrow at my post op appt?

So embarassing!!! What a fun first day back at work!

Haha; VERY normal. I can't say mine was too bad but I've read others having (and still having) a lot of gas post-op. It'll get better!

Well I used to use Philips Colon Health. It helped a lot with my stomach issues. I stopped taking it before my surgery. I started it again today though b/c I keep getting these horrible gas pains. It helped in the past so I'm hoping it will help again.

I bought a large container of unflavored Benefiber from Costco and am putting it in everything. I am week two full solids. I put it in soups, crystal light, protein drinks. This has helped me keep me regular.

Wouldn't kaopectate or pepto help with the gas and diarrhea???

I was banded 3 days after you and I find that GasX peppermint strips help quite a bit. They dissolve on your tongue. I also have the liquid out problem. Looks like this is normal.

Ok everyone, I am on day six of being banded and I am not complaining, but why haven't I had all the gas pain that everyone is talking about? I even had a hiatal hernia fixed and was expecting shoulder pain. I have had very little gas or pain. I guess I should be grateful!