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jayceeg    2

jayceeg
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Hello everyone! Just wondering if any of you all had any advice on what to do with gas pains? I had my lap band done yesterday and I've been doing the whole walking around and changing positions, but it seems like nothing is helping. As soon as I go to lay down I get these excruciating gas pains that have me in tears. Just wondering if there's anything that has worked for y'all.

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nicolemm    24

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The heating pad literally saved me. I was banded on the 12th and I kept it on my lower stomach for two days straight, it really soothes the pain.

Walking also. I live in New England so walking outside is hard but just a few times around my house was also a relief!

Good luck!

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vanessa1215    35

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I wasn't able to lay flat for a week! Try sleeping in a recliner or on the couch. Gas x strips or chewable has tablets taken regularly help lots. Use a heating pad over your belly or where ever it hurts. Drink warm decafinated tea, this helpe me the most of all! Keep walking! This will pass soon and you will feel much better! Hang in there!

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sarawray    44

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The heating pad is what helped me also. And my dr told me that when I walk around the house, to try to stand up straight, and it did seem to help.

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FLORIDAYS    3,040

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I know the walking seems like it doesn't work but it does eventually....hang in there and take gas x if you can for some temporary relief.

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line-dancer    810

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get to pooping so it gets out of there milk of magnesia is very gental on the stomach and works very well. and I agree with all the ones above....I even sat in the shower on my back heat, heat, heat this is the worst part life is better on the other side hang in there

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suzannetx    21

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It will get better. It's been 10 days since my surg and I still have some shoulder pain a little. But the first few days were BAD. I did all the above and it all helped. Hang in there!!!

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Ms.Millie    3

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Thanks for posting this jaceeg... I was banded yesterday too and am also struggling with pain. The heating pad has been the best so far. Thanks everyone.

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jayceeg    2

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Thanks for the helpful advice guys! Got my Gas X, heating pad, and laying in my recliner for the rest of the night.

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suzannetex    100

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The heating pad literally saved me. I was banded on the 12th and I kept it on my lower stomach for two days straight' date=' it really soothes the pain.

Walking also. I live in New England so walking outside is hard but just a few times around my house was also a relief!

Good luck![/quote']

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