I was banded today 8/8/11. I am so sore and my shoulders are killing me from the gas the used to inflate me. I was outpatient so I'm glad to be home, just can't wait to start losing. Any thoughts for the new girl? I am hoping to start feeling better tomorrow, at least a little.

I was banded today 8/8/11. I am so sore and my shoulders are killing me from the gas the used to inflate me. I was outpatient so I'm glad to be home, just can't wait to start losing. Any thoughts for the new girl? I am hoping to start feeling better tomorrow, at least a little.

Hey there... I was banded on 8/4 and was also outpatient - but my first day home was crazy. I was sleeping most of it - and in a haze all day. I had a couple great days with just my port site really sore, but the rest (I have 6 incisions) doing really well. Today (day 5) I really felt the gas pain - under my sternum & rib cage mostly! It was crazy pain! I have gone through all my liquid pain meds and the doc on call told me to crush tylenol/advil and eat it with applesauce or yogurt - YUCK! That made me sick! So I am looking forward to seeing my doc on Wednesday!

I read a bunch - and folks say heating pad, hot shower, and walking to help with the gas - but that it will pass! Anyway - I hope tomorrow is better! Take care!