Got banded this am. I dont think I was prepared on how bad the gas pains would be. Got chewable gas x, heating pad and been walking a lot. How long did everyone's gas pains last appx?

Congratulations! I got banded on the September 5, the gas pain last about 4 days. I walked around my house aloy to help alleviate the pain

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I was banded on Sept 11th, worst gas was the day after but everything fine now. Up and about, just can't bend down too easily

I'm day 8 post op and I think this is the first day I haven't been really bothered by any gas other than some burping. It does get a little better every day, and walking and moving around seemds to help. I think the gas was the worst part for me personally. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

I am 7 days post op and I still have gas pains. Every day gets a little better and easier. Walk, walk, and walk some more. Oh and take deep breaths to expand your lungs to move the gas in your upper chest. That was the worst for me. GasX works some but not that great. It will pass though. Congrats on joining us on the otherside.

If you have an exercise bike get on it for about three min. And I promise all gas will start moving. Works wonders!!!

I didn't actually get gas pains til almost one week post-op and they lasted about five days.

Thanks for all the advice and congrats on all of y'all getting banded as well. Have y'all heard of baking soda and water to relieve gas?

I have not heard that but I have heard peppermint tea works. For some, the GasX works and others it does not (it is not really designed for the internal gas we get).

The gas pain I had lasted about 2/3 days, but was the worst because I had it in my shoulder area.

I was banded on Sept. 7th and I had horrible gas pains for about 48hrs after surgery. The only thing that helped was walking and raising my knees up to my chest while standing up. Hang in there!