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I had surgery on Wednesday, and the worst part has been the gas pain in my chest and occasionally shoulder. I went to the dr on Friday and had Fluid from the band removed. That helped with the reflux feeling, but I still have chest pains. Anyone out there that can relate and provide some hope?

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Heating pad, walking, and windmilling arms as you walk. Hot tub?

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I always hear its best to walk as much as possible. Raise your arms up in the air. Gas pain can be really bad.You said you just had surgery and they already took saline out?

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Yes i was banded tuesday n had bad neck n shoulder pain. Walking and even standing around helped alot. Finally feel good today!

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Try some hot Decaf tea. It makes you belch. Helped me.

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Gas x, heating pad, walking, peppermint tea. I think you are suppose to stay out of baths, hot tubs and swimming pools until all of your incisions have healed and there is no scabs.

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I always hear its best to walk as much as possible. Raise your arms up in the air. Gas pain can be really bad.You said you just had surgery and they already took saline out?

Yes, they took saline out because I was so uncomfortable. The swelling of the new band along with the added saline made it to where I couldn't even drink small sips without hurting. My husband and I had it on the same day and have had very different experiences. Sipping on Peppermint tea as I post...thanks for all of the input!

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The incisions didn't hurt at all, I've had cramps worse than that but the gas pain is unbearable. 2 of my incisions were almost in my belly button so sitting down is uncomfortable right now. I've been on my feet most of the day walking and waving my arms and no gas relief (even tried gasX and heating pad). My shoulders simultaneously hurt and it feels like a ton of bricks on my chest. I can't lay down so sleeping is out of the question. I'm just horrible right now. the pain medicine is hardly doing anything. I just hope it gets better soon, i don't manage well with lack of sleep. i know it will all be worth it... Just gotta keep reminding myself that

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The incisions didn't hurt at all' date=' I've had cramps worse than that but the gas pain is unbearable. 2 of my incisions were almost in my belly button so sitting down is uncomfortable right now. I've been on my feet most of the day walking and waving my arms and no gas relief (even tried gasX and heating pad). My shoulders simultaneously hurt and it feels like a ton of bricks on my chest. I can't lay down so sleeping is out of the question. I'm just horrible right now. the pain medicine is hardly doing anything. I just hope it gets better soon, i don't manage well with lack of sleep. i know it will all be worth it... Just gotta keep reminding myself that[/quote']

Gas X Strips will do wonders, for your left shoulder and neck and stomach. Place on your tongue and it dissolves! You will be pain free.

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The incisions didn't hurt at all' date=' I've had cramps worse than that but the gas pain is unbearable. 2 of my incisions were almost in my belly button so sitting down is uncomfortable right now. I've been on my feet most of the day walking and waving my arms and no gas relief (even tried gasX and heating pad). My shoulders simultaneously hurt and it feels like a ton of bricks on my chest. I can't lay down so sleeping is out of the question. I'm just horrible right now. the pain medicine is hardly doing anything. I just hope it gets better soon, i don't manage well with lack of sleep. i know it will all be worth it... Just gotta keep reminding myself that[/quote']

It does get better! It is miserable the first days after surgery. Hopefully, your surgeon gave you pain prescriptions. TAKE THEM. They reduce swelling. The walking helps your body get rid of the gas they pump into you to inflate you during surgery. In my case the pain and cramping settled in the left side of neck and shoulder, aggravating an old injury. They kept me an extra day in hospital and gave me IV with the Good Drugs, thank goodness. On about day five the cramping and most of pain was gone. Hang on...it passes, but truly the worst part of surgery. We all can sympathize with what your going thru right now. Good luck

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I was banded Friday and walked every hour. Used gas x and heating pad as well and most of the gas seems to be gone. You will fell better soon.

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Thank you guys! Gas pains are better. Only bad when i lay flat. sleeping in a recliner has worked fine.

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