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Banded on May 19th

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shellylycz    0

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I was banded just yesterday, and did very well. I am in very little band from incision and such. But I seem to belch constantly, just like I drank a big swig of soda or something. After I belch yu would think I would feel better but I don't it is like I can feel a bubble go down my back and it hurts. Anyone know what this is all about? Since coming home today I am drinking very little cause it seems to hurt so much. Thanks, MIchele

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Aleata    0

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I am only 9 days out from being banded. It's the gas that you are feeling. They pump air into our bodies to be able to move the instruments around. Try getting some Gas-x and do as much walking as you can. Maybe 10 mins every hour. This helped me a lot. I thought I was doing and stopped the Gas x and on thursday, I could see my stomach getting bigger. It's hurt so bad, so I'm back on them and yesterday was great. Take it slow and it will all come out. Try a heating pad too. It will help if it reaches your shoulders.

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I was banded just yesterday, and did very well. I am in very little band from incision and such. But I seem to belch constantly, just like I drank a big swig of soda or something. After I belch yu would think I would feel better but I don't it is like I can feel a bubble go down my back and it hurts. Anyone know what this is all about? Since coming home today I am drinking very little cause it seems to hurt so much. Thanks, MIchele

Hi I was banded on the 10th and belching is totally normal when you have the band put in. They pump your stomach with gas and try to take out as much as possible before the stitch you up, but it's impossible to get all the air out unfortuately. My advice to you is to WALK, WALK, WALK!! As much as possible!! I was up and walking 4 hrs after surgery, in fact, I was the one calling the nurse every 2 hrs to walk, which helps soooo much with gas!! I'm still having it but when I walk or exercise, it comes out it both directions! lol.. Buy the gas x chewables to help you, not the strips cuz they are not as strong. Hope you feel better soon hun and congrats on your new life!!! :D

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I was banded just yesterday, and did very well. I am in very little band from incision and such. But I seem to belch constantly, just like I drank a big swig of soda or something. After I belch yu would think I would feel better but I don't it is like I can feel a bubble go down my back and it hurts. Anyone know what this is all about? Since coming home today I am drinking very little cause it seems to hurt so much. Thanks, MIchele

Michele,

We have the same bandivarsary. LOL I was banded on the 19 too. Today is the first day I feel somewhat back to normal. I feel like the walking really helps with the gas pain. Also after I had a bowel movement (sorry if tmi) I felt tons better. We'll have to stay in contact and exchange war stories. Hope you feel better.

Marcille

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Michele,

We have the same bandivarsary. LOL I was banded on the 19 too. Today is the first day I feel somewhat back to normal. I feel like the walking really helps with the gas pain. Also after I had a bowel movement (sorry if tmi) I felt tons better. We'll have to stay in contact and exchange war stories. Hope you feel better.

Marcille

I was banded on May 19th too, I was admitted back to the hosptial, for chest pain, and just got out now. No problem with belching. But I have gas. I take the gas x strips and they are helpful, can you take more than 8 in a day?? The box says 8 Max. I assume its gas and it is relieved by pain meds, but my belly is soft but I feel it up in the middle of my chest like pressure. Anyone else have this sensation?

Sherry

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I too was banded on the 19th! Gas is awful but I found drinking something hot helps it come out if I feel like it's stuck in my stomach. Also sitting up straight and extending my arms over my head briefly helps a bubble our two escape..

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I too was banded on the 19th! Gas is awful but I found drinking something hot helps it come out if I feel like it's stuck in my stomach. Also sitting up straight and extending my arms over my head briefly helps a bubble our two escape..

I found the same to be true with Hot drinks too.

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