I have been reading a lot about people having incredibly bad gas pain! My date is set for Jan 10^th, I’m getting nervous … does everyone go through this pain!? What really does this pain feel like (sharp, burning, once in awhile or all the time)… where is the pain taking place (arm, shoulder or stomach)??

I have not had any gas pain at all so, no, not everyone gets that pain. I'm day 8 post op.

I am day 3 post-op and I haven't had any gas pains either. However, my stomach is growling & rumbling like you wouldn't believe!

I too had no gas pains.I only had discomfort from where the insisions were and that was managed by taking it easy. No problem as all.

I have been reading a lot about people having incredibly bad gas pain! My date is set for Jan 10^th, I'm getting nervous … does everyone go through this pain!? What really does this pain feel like (sharp, burning, once in awhile or all the time)… where is the pain taking place (arm, shoulder or stomach)??

I have been reading a lot about people having incredibly bad gas pain! My date is set for Jan 10^th, I'm getting nervous … does everyone go through this pain!? What really does this pain feel like (sharp, burning, once in awhile or all the time)… where is the pain taking place (arm, shoulder or stomach)??

I can only speak to my own experience. I had the procedure on 11/15 and the first day home I felt great and then the stomach discomfort started. For me there was considerable gas discomfort. The pain medication did help me sleep and I tol half dosage at night. Walking helped alot. Walk as much as you feel you are able too. I would say after 10 days I felt well enough to go back to work.

I am totally pleased with the decision to have the lap band. Just had my first fill 4 days ago and so far I have lost close to 20 pounds since the procedure. How much one loses is all relative, of course. I need to lose another 100 pounds... so the first 20 would of course go quickly.

Having lost 100 pounds five years ago, and then putting 125 back on.. I can only say that the fastest way to lost and keep it off is naturally through portion control first of all.. but walking between 30 min and and hour as many days a week as you can and most of all drinking alot of water everyday.

If you can get yourself used to drinking at least 60 ounces a day that will really help speed things up, and you will be healthier also.. less colds and more energy.

take care!

I can only speak to my own experience. I had the procedure on 11/15 and the first day home I felt great and then the stomach discomfort started. For me there was considerable gas discomfort. The pain medication did help me sleep and I tol half dosage at night. Walking helped alot. Walk as much as you feel you are able too. I would say after 10 days I felt well enough to go back to work.

I am totally pleased with the decision to have the lap band. Just had my first fill 4 days ago and so far I have lost close to 20 pounds since the procedure. How much one loses is all relative, of course. I need to lose another 100 pounds... so the first 20 would of course go quickly.

Having lost 100 pounds five years ago, and then putting 125 back on.. I can only say that the fastest way to lost and keep it off is naturally through portion control first of all.. but walking between 30 min and and hour as many days a week as you can and most of all drinking alot of Water everyday.

If you can get yourself used to drinking at least 60 ounces a day that will really help speed things up, and you will be healthier also.. less colds and more energy.

take care!

Great advice Oxy, I will take it to heart. My surgery is Tuesday and you are so right. I have lost many pounds too and found that portion control and exercise are the only key to success. Thank you for a great reply.

I had the procedure done on Dec 15th. I have so much gas its unbelievable. I think that I am lactose intolerant so I had to switch my protein shakes. But I am not sleeping well because of the gas. My left shoulder hurts and I cant sleep on my left side. But in time this too shall pass. I have lost 10 pounds since the 15th and hopefully I will continue. So I will tolerate the gas..

I was banded on Dec 15th. I had some gas pain on my 2nd day home and for the next few days. The pain meds did help and I also took gas x, which helped a lot. I'm feeling really good now (on day 4). I'm going back to work tomorrow.

I was banded on the 14th and my gas pains are intermittent. Though, right now my left shoulder is CRUSHING me. I need to get up and walk around, but I don't have anywhere to go except up and down my hallway. It feels like someone is hammering a chisel between my shoulder blades. At times it can be excruciating. But that is what pain meds are for !

Thanks so much for all your help!