Hi everyone. I am 9 days post-op, had the band placed on 11/16/10. Overall doing fairly well meeting Protein requirements, but I think I have been drinking my Protein drinks too fast. I feel full and have really bad chest pains. I actually went to the ER a few days ago because I thought something was wrong. Several hours and multiple tests later to rule out blood clots, the Dr said it was probably gas. I have taken pain meds, used a heating pad and tried walking. Any other suggestions to relieve the pain?

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Hi everyone. I am 9 days post-op, had the band placed on 11/16/10. Overall doing fairly well meeting Protein requirements, but I think I have been drinking my protein drinks too fast. I feel full and have really bad chest pains. I actually went to the ER a few days ago because I thought something was wrong. Several hours and multiple tests later to rule out blood clots, the Dr said it was probably gas. I have taken pain meds, used a heating pad and tried walking. Any other suggestions to relieve the pain?

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I was banded on the 16th as well, my Dr. said don't use the gas x because it's not internal gas, it's just gas they pump into you and you need to walk alot, that's what I did and have not had any problems, I know every one is different I also used the heating pad a lot. Sorry i have no other suggestions, hope you feel better soon.

I was banded on the 16th as well, my Dr. said don't use the gas x because it's not internal gas, it's just gas they pump into you and you need to walk alot, that's what I did and have not had any problems, I know every one is different I also used the heating pad a lot. Sorry i have no other suggestions, hope you feel better soon.

Makes sense abotu the gas-x! I'll keep walking and hope it passes soon. Thanks

Hi everyone. I am 9 days post-op, had the band placed on 11/16/10. Overall doing fairly well meeting Protein requirements, but I think I have been drinking my protein drinks too fast. I feel full and have really bad chest pains. I actually went to the ER a few days ago because I thought something was wrong. Several hours and multiple tests later to rule out blood clots, the Dr said it was probably gas. I have taken pain meds, used a heating pad and tried walking. Any other suggestions to relieve the pain?

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Hi, I had my surgery on the 15th and it's taken the full time since to really feel better. Having trouble getting enough Protein in, today was the most I had eaten, actually had a couple spoonfuls of yams, and scalloped potatoes. All the other days I've had nothing but Soup and protein drinks. no appetite for anything else. My shoulder and upper left arm are still sore, but I think the majority of the gas is out of me. Just how long does it take to get back to speed 100%? anybody help with this question?

I can't wait to feel well enough to get back on the tread mill and do some serious walking. As it is now... I walk around the house as much as possible, but if i go out to the store, after and hour I am really ready to come back home. anyone else have this?

Hi everyone. I am 9 days post-op, had the band placed on 11/16/10. Overall doing fairly well meeting Protein requirements, but I think I have been drinking my protein drinks too fast. I feel full and have really bad chest pains. I actually went to the ER a few days ago because I thought something was wrong. Several hours and multiple tests later to rule out blood clots, the Dr said it was probably gas. I have taken pain meds, used a heating pad and tried walking. Any other suggestions to relieve the pain?

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As far as the gas and chest pains are concerned, the same thing happen to me. I finally has to thin my Protein shakes down a little. I could tolerate drinking my shakes but the ratio was too much for me. My favorite shake was GNC Protein max chocolate shake. I would mis 1 scoop which is equal to 22 grams of protein to 24 oz of skim milk. Each ounce of milk has a gram of protein. For 2 weeks I had to do that then I was able to decrease the milk to 12 oz. Itis a juggling game sometimes. You just have to see what your system tolerates. Best of luck to you..

Jill

As far as the gas and chest pains are concerned, the same thing happen to me. I finally has to thin my Protein shakes down a little. I could tolerate drinking my shakes but the ratio was too much for me. My favorite shake was GNC Protein max chocolate shake. I would mis 1 scoop which is equal to 22 grams of protein to 24 oz of skim milk. Each ounce of milk has a gram of protein. For 2 weeks I had to do that then I was able to decrease the milk to 12 oz. Itis a juggling game sometimes. You just have to see what your system tolerates. Best of luck to you..

Jill

Thanks Jill. I'll try that. I have beeing adding one scoop to 8 oz of light soy milk....so sounds like I definitely need to thin my shakes out. I will start with my shake later today!!!

Thanks