I was banded yesterday on 12/13/11 and after my surgery I have this horrible feeling of being bloated. The doctor explained that its the co2 gas they used during surgery to inflate my belly and that my body would absorb in within a day. Well, call me overanxious but it's the morning after and I didn't sleep a wink last night because of this gas. I've also developed a case of the hiccups that are quite painful. Any advice?

Two words for you sugar....gas-x strips!! They are a life saver!!!

Kelly

i totally agree

It took 3-4 days before I felt relief from the gas in my shoulders.. If you are able to, try going for walks through out the day. On day three I went for a 3 mile walk just hoping I'd work the gas out. Also do some deep breathing. Gas-x strips will help with gas inside the stomach, but not in your core.. It just takes time. Take your pain meds to help you relax.. It gets better everyday. I promise.

Walk if you can but its not realistic to say to would be gone in one day, more like 3 or 4 I'd say...hang in there!

Thanks Kelly. I couldn't sleep at all last night so I got on the treadmill for an hour at 4AM. I went to sleep about 7 and when I woke up, I felt a little less gassy.

I LOVE THIS SITE!!! So much support from so many sources. So many different perspectives. I guess we all have truly "Banded" together lol. Thanks everyone, for your helpful comments.

Walk walk walk!!! Nothing helped me better than walking and walking often. It is very uncomfortable but it will pass after a few days. I swear, I came out looking bigger than I did going in for all of that gas.

Happy recovery!

The gas is not inside your stomach/digestive system so things such as Gas X will have no effect.The gas is within the body cavity and lodges in all sorts of strange places - take the painkillers that your surgeon has prescribed - they are there to help you.

Thanks Elcee. I can feel it moving around. I've been walking all day. Doing random things to try and keep my mind off the pain. I'm picking up my pain killers in a few.

The pain killers made me so nausea so after day one post op I couldn't take them anymore. My gas pain wasn't that bad but looked and felt bloated. I hope

everything goes well for you Justbrian!! Keep us posted.

I took 2 percocet at 9 and I feel no pain or gas pressure right now!!!

I was extremely bloated after my surgery. I thought it was because I couldn't burp but after 2 days it got a bit better. Not trying to be gross but I couldn't pass gas for over three three days. I guess it depends on how well your body handles the anesthesia. It gets better and soon it will just be a memory. Stay focused and good luck, because it works.I'm down 38lbs since Nov 3rd and just had my first fill yesterday.

I'm with you Brian... these gas pains are AWFUL. It's like rolling thunder in my tummy and sometimes it stops me in my tracks. Went and bought some gas-x tonight. We'll see.

Good luck!! (I was banded on 12/13 too!)

Gas-X seems to be working for me I chewed two yesterday afternoon after getting banded that morning and chewed two more at bedtime woke up a lot less bloated and I can feel what Gas is left moving around inside I would love to pass gas as I hear it is a wonderful feeling after surgery as for the hiccups best cure I know of is to drink some water through a paper towel take a small glass fill with water lay paper towel over the top and drink through the paper my biology teacher taught us this when I was in high school century's ago and it always worked

I was banded on the 16th. I am still having a little gas pains. I do think that walking helps. I have went out a few times the last couple days and walked in the stores. The pain meds have helped me through the night. I just keep saying to myself it will get better. Each day has been better. I have my follow up appointment Thursday. I am looking forward to it. Hope you start feeling better.