Hey everyone I'm doing okay I'm 5 days post op and my appetite is like non existent I'm trying to make sure I get in enough fluid (water crystal light protein water) so I don't get dehydrated...but as far as thick liquid and creamy soups i don't feel like I'm drinkin as much as I should. Yesterday I ran a few errands and I think I did way too much so I felt horrible I had 2 sips of soup and I couldn't even finish I tried some yogurt but the gas inside of me is also making me feel very tight so I stop..hopefully the swelling will go down soon and the gas will go away completely soon..yesterday was HELL I'm doing better today with the gas I was able to have 2 bowel movements after not going since Tuesday after drinking a little light apple juice and some Metamucil i also just finished a protein shake I started this morning. I have 2 ccs in my band so maybe that is also playing a part idk

Yeah, you'll feel that way, as far as no appetite. I didn't start really having an appetite till about a week after the procedure. I mainly stuck to drinking Propel Zero water (for some flavor) as I was concentrating on getting over the gas pain. If no one has mentioned, buy some Gas-X strips. I didn't discover the power of these strips until I was just about over the gas pains, lol. You won't regain most of your mobility (as far as stretching or moving around) until around 10 or so days after the procedure. Of course, these are ballpark figures, as recovery varies from person to person. Just try to take it easy, and do a little bit of walking around to help dissipate the gas.

Thanks for the advice. I got the gas x strips before surgery I have been using them since surgery sometimes they work other times not at all..how long did it take for your gas pain to go away?

I noticed the gas pain was virtually gone around 9-10 days post-op.

Walking is the best way to relieve the horrible gas pains. Appetite is usually suppressed because of the anesthesia. It will probably return in about a week. Congratulations on getting your band!!!

Try peppermint tea for gas too.

Thanks everyone (knock on wood) but I think this gas pain is gone...hopefully. I walked around last evening had some soup took my meds and stuck a Gas x under my tongue and I slept all night no waking up because of gas I was able to release alot of it before I fell asleep..I noticed while in bed I had a sharp pain right under my chest by my ribs so I massaged and massaged for a while and I felt the gas moving and finally got it out!! I'm so happy. You don't realize how painful it really is until it's gone.. I sure hope it stays gone :-) I feel 10x better today!