Anyone have a fix for gas pain post–op? Just had the surgery today and feel so much gas pains.

I used a heating pad and walked around a lot, but I hear a lot of people say gas strips were really helpful. Good Luck!

Walking and swinging my arms helped, and a heating pad on my back.

Hi GmasDolly,

I had my band placed on 12/27 and the things that really helped me were the heating pad, hot tea and gax-x strips. I also found that laying on my left side was very helpful.

Good luck with your recovery.

I had horrible pains. I used the heating pad around the clock. And circled my arms. I know it sounds crazy but it sure helped. I would do circles while I walked through the house each hour. If anyone had been peeking in my windows they would have thought I was crazy.

Walking is the best medicine for gas, heating pad any other time.

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I had my band placed on 12/27 and the things that really helped me were the heating pad, hot tea and gax-x strips. I also found that laying on my left side was very helpful.

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I tried last night on my left side and almost cried. The port is on that side and my shoulder felt like I had a cinder block on it.

Walking has helped me. Was banded Friday and did several laps around the hospital unit. I've been taking short walks around the block each day since coming home also. Good luck and hang in there!

1 day post op and can only walk inside the house and up the stairs. I live in ny and it's freezing out. Little by little I will increase my walking. Am I doing the right thing right now?

1 day post op and can only walk inside the house and up the stairs. I live in ny and it's freezing out. Little by little I will increase my walking. Am I doing the right thing right now?

Sounds good to me! I'm in PA and its freezing here too! Do what you can, but don't overdo it. Others have suggested heating pads or heated blankets so try those if you have them.