I was banded Thursday (3/22). I am having a hard time discerning between gas pain/incisional pain/hunger pain. My surgery was outpatient. I had been taking tylenol for pain (afraid the Roxicet would make me vomit). I haven't had to take any tylenol today but the gas pain is still awful. I don't feel like I can tolerate anything more than water, apple juice, and tomato soup. When did you guys introduce protein back into your diet??...... Also.. I'm new to this site and looking forward to support

Hi! I was banded Friday and I'm having horrible gas pains too. The only thing that works for me is gas ex strips but I'm still having a lot of trouble burping

The only thing that really helped my gas pain was to walk, walk, and walk some more. In regards to your protein intake that will come with time. It took me about a week to begin getting my protein requirements in. I would say to not push it at this time. Give yourself a good week to recover from the anesthesia. It really zaps my appetite!

I think i overanalyze everything because I'm a nurse lol. I've been struggling to drink enough fluids and had horrible diarrhea all day Saturday. I'm just trying to go with the flow and not freak out like I want to lol

I was banded on Friday too and the gas pain can be a bear. My hubby got me some gas relief pills from CVS and they helped a bit. I'm starting to think only time will get rid of the pain.

I was banded on the 19th. Walking was the best thing for me. It made a real difference. If your pain meds make you sick, call your doc to get something for nausea. I did, it helps alot!

I never took pain meds post op for the gas pain just drink water, walk and i used a heat pad, that helped me a lot. My appetite after the op was zero so any liquids were a struggle to get down, but it gradually gets better. Just be patient and give yourself time to heal.

I was banded Thursday (3/22). I am having a hard time discerning between gas pain/incisional pain/hunger pain. My surgery was outpatient. I had been taking tylenol for pain (afraid the Roxicet would make me vomit). I haven't had to take any tylenol today but the gas pain is still awful. I don't feel like I can tolerate anything more than water, apple juice, and tomato soup. When did you guys introduce protein back into your diet??...... Also.. I'm new to this site and looking forward to support

hi there ktlynn447... nice to see you on here. i was banded on the 22nd as well, but im in australia so i was ahead of you. so you are having some pain still?im not aware that my incisions were all that painful. the port area was very sore and it till pulls when i try to twist or move suddenly. thats because there is muscle involved with the site where the port is. Im definately still having problems with gas pain. in the first days i found it hard to lay down. now the pain has moved to my neck and collarbone and im better lying down.. lol. go figure. its definately moved though. today i havent been as well. ive spent all arvo lying down and sleeping. i got relief as well. i havent had apple juice, or tomato juice yet. ive had chicken broth, protein shakes, bonox in hot water, all at about 22mls. So you were outpatient, not a day patient?? how long were you in hospital for?/ i had overnight. i needed it because of nausea and vomiting risk. It thats all you can manage in the way of liquids i think its o.k.... what do the rest think?/ my dr hasnt pushed with protein.. ive bought the powder and used it on my own initiative.