Hello,

I was banded on Dec 9th. The gas pains in my chest have been so awful. I was given the ok to try chewable GasX which has been helping but I am also struggling with eating. It has been really hard to keep intaking all my fluids as I really have no appetite and dont want to become dehydrated. Any suggestions and/or words of encouragement would be appreciated.

Thanks

Janeen

I was banded on Dec 7th and feel the same way. the dr gave me a small 1/2 cup of water and said to make sure I sip on it and get 1 down per hour. so thats what I strive to do. yesterday I got a 20 oz bottle of water and made that my goal to drink by the end of the day. If you do that along with your broths and jellos ( which were really hard to get down) you should be okay. Also try to hot apple cider, it comes sugar free and is delcious and help alot with the gas. You can find the powder packs next to the hot chocolate mixes. Good Luck!

The gas pains are totally normal. I had them badly too for about two weeks. Keep walking, and sip fluids. As long as you stay hydrated ( urinating atleast every 4-6 hrs), you are doing ok. I was banded 10/12, also struggled to just get fluids down that first week. It will get better! Much better! And you can take your pain med for the gas. I was taking two percocettes, usually once a day in the afternoon when the gas pains really got to me. Gas X didn't help me. The pain in your chest is from the carbon dioxide, it's not gas in your bowel or stomach.

Arlene

I think its normal just sip sip sip all day long. Walking also helps with the gas. I didn't have an appetite for two weeks then it came back with a vengeance. Hang in there!

If you have pain anywhere, use a Heating pad, and see if that helps. Warm Water will go down easier then Cold, so try Lukewarm, and take your time. When you try shakes. Thin them out a little, with Warm Water

I completely lose my apetite for at least a week after anesthesia so not wanting to eat is veey normal! Unfortunately it will come back!!!! . As for the gas - normal too. My best suggestion is Walk, Walk, and also, Walk!

i was also banded on december 9th and the doctor filled my band to 6cc. i feel gas and at times i feel pressure in my chest. i want to burp but i can't. i am worried about dehydration to but am forcing myself to take one small sip like every 5-10 minutes. broth and tea is easier to take in.