Hello to all! I was banded on Wed the 31st and don't know how much more of this GAS PAIN I could take!! The lil incision burning I could hand, but this GAS.......it's kill in me! Besides that, I'm feelin a lil hungry and don't even know what to eat!!! I've been sippin on liquids but I'm feelin pretty crappy right now! Called my Dr and he thinks besides the gas pain that MAYBE some tube s rubbing along my abdominal wall. REALLY? just my luck! He advised me to move around blah blah blah, can't stand this! It's been TWO ays and I'm hoping I didn't make a huge mistake!! Tell me I'm not alone here! Tell me food on the Tv s just my imagination!! Tell me this is gonna get better!

I was banded on 8/31 as well. Still have gas pain in my shoulder and back. Was finally able to sleep in my bed somewhat normal without sitting up lastinight. Feeling better every day. Funny thing is i dont feel hungry AT ALL. I have stuck to the Protein drinks, broth, Jello, Water..etc...My biggest problem right now (besides the shoulder pain) is constipation. Have not gone # 2 since before surgery :/

I have not gone either. I went and got some laxatives today. Hopefully it will take care of itself tomorrow.

The thing that helped my gas pains was a good chiropractic adjustment.

I was banded on 8/31 as well. Still have gas pain in my shoulder and back. Was finally able to sleep in my bed somewhat normal without sitting up lastinight. Feeling better every day. Funny thing is i dont feel hungry AT ALL. I have stuck to the Protein drinks, broth, Jello, Water..etc...My biggest problem right now (besides the shoulder pain) is constipation. Have not gone # 2 since before surgery :/

I feel you on the #2 thing-get some Dulcolax suppositories.They work like a charm! LOL!

I've taken miralax two days in a row and nothing. Ducolax here I come!!!

I have used the gas x strips says to use 2-4 at a time and I have had success. My surgery was 9/1 , and as far as the walking... it really does get the gas moving and out. I was just walking around in circles in the house but yesterday I ventured to the mailbox (1/2 block away) and I swear I was a tooting mess for a 1/2 hour. I am amazed as I watch TV how many food commercials are on the TV. I find the jello, popsicles and borth do fill me though. I don't worry about how many popsicles I just have them until the growling subsides. I am down 11 lbs so for since Thurdsay. Planning on a double walk to the mailbox now. I hope you feel relief soon, and yes YOU ARE WORTH IT!

I was banded on 8/31 as well. Still have gas pain in my shoulder and back. Was finally able to sleep in my bed somewhat normal without sitting up lastinight. Feeling better every day. Funny thing is i dont feel hungry AT ALL. I have stuck to the Protein drinks, broth, Jello, Water..etc...My biggest problem right now (besides the shoulder pain) is constipation. Have not gone # 2 since before surgery :/

It was 5 days after surgery before I had a BM. Think about it, you aren't eating anything solid, so your body has nothing to form into waste product. Just don't strain the first time you go, you don't want to end up with hemorroids. Plus it'll hurt your incisions!

How is everyone feeling? I am well... just taking it day by day. I am not feeling banded. I mean, I can eat pretty much what I want, (sticking to the rules of corse) I have only ate too fast once and I ended up paying for it all afternoon. My stomach hurt and I felt like I needed to burp really bad. I have my first fill scheduled for the 12th of Oct. and I am sure it is going to be different after that. Just wondering how everyone is doing! Hope all is well!

First fill on the 27th! Feeling good. I can eat soft solids now. I haven't lost anything since 4 days post op!!

I was also banded on sept 22, and the gas pain is very uncomfortable!!! Thank God its the only pain ive felt!! I have the urge to burp, but nothing comes out! Frustrating, but I don't regret it a bit! Asking God for patience and to keep me from any harms! Oh, and the constipation.... Ive tried milk of magnesia and benefiber for 2 days, so far, nothing! Help, anyone?!?!

Phillips' Colon Health Probiotic Caps Capsules

I was looking at taking this for constipation that I have had since surgery any one else having this problem or any other idea of what to do. I have been taking MOM and it takes a dose and a half before anything happens.

I was banded on 8/31 as well. Still have gas pain in my shoulder and back. Was finally able to sleep in my bed somewhat normal without sitting up lastinight. Feeling better every day. Funny thing is i dont feel hungry AT ALL. I have stuck to the Protein drinks, broth, Jello, Water..etc...My biggest problem right now (besides the shoulder pain) is constipation. Have not gone # 2 since before surgery :/

What helped????