Finally, today I am a bandster! :cursing: Everything went great and I have no pain to speak of, except for the gas pains. I've been walking today, but I was just wondering if you guys could share some tips with me. How long does it usually stay with you?

First, congrats and welcome to bandland. As for gas, it just depends on the individual, just like our weight loss differs. Gas-X strips helped me as did warm packs.

Heating pad, Heating pad, Heating pad! I took phazyme instead of gas x but same thing! Glad you did not have much pain, today I am on day 7 post op and it was a rough week for me! congrats! the gas pains for me started to disapate day 5, but still have pain in my shoulder if i eat to fast or too much!

Finally, today I am a bandster! :wink2: Everything went great and I have no pain to speak of, except for the gas pains. I've been walking today, but I was just wondering if you guys could share some tips with me. How long does it usually stay with you?

Gas...and lots of it here! I also struggle with this and have come to terms that it will likely be the normal for me. It is very painful and Gas X doesn't touch it for me. Dr. Malley's nurse told me they only recommend the Mylanta or Malox with Simethecone (40 mg) because they have found the most success with those. The nurse told me that sometimes Gas X doesn't work with the band. She also said this could be something that just doesn't go away.

I had my surgery on Sept 16, 2010 and if I don't take Mylanta twice a day I am doubled over in pain. The heat feels great and so does yoga, but it just doesn't get rid of the gas for me. Moving around doesn't seem to prevent the gas, either. I am strict with liquid protocol. I have also found that going with the basics for food works the best for me, such as chicken, beef, lamb, turkey, eggs and a bit of cheese. Bariatric Advantage Protein shakes to supplement. I can't handle many veggies without awful gas and forget anything with sugar or heavy carbs. My tummy becomes a fermentation tank!

So, that's what has worked for me, but still I have extreme gas without the help of the daily dose of Mylanta. Everyone is so different, you'll just have to tinker a bit and find the fixes that work for you....the best to you!:biggrin:

Rebecca