Banded Monday (2/4) and still fighting severe gas issues. Now, severe upset stomach and nausea. Went back to doc and they ran every test possible, with no alarming results. Any suggestions?

I was also banded on Monday. I still have gas issues, shoulder and back pain. I am passing intestinal gas after doing my share of walking. My doc still has me on clear fluids which I am thankful for. I do feel like I must take it slowly. I don't think the gas issue is unusual. What kind of diet are you on? Do you have medication for nausea?

Stop taking pain meds if you can? They just caused a lot of problems for me. Pain meds can slow down or even stop your digestive system causing excess fluids to stay in your stomach and digestive track. But that's just me.

tmf

I am still on clear liquids. Going to try to find a heating pad. Backed off pain meds to 1/2, so hope that will help some. Just thought I would be feeling so much better by now.

Pain meds do not really work on the gas pains... they tend to add to them by stopping up the system. Try some mirlax and switch to tylenol is at all possible. The longer you are on pain meds, the more constipation you will have.

just keep walking and moving..it will eventually move its way out..def stay ahead of the pain with the meds if it helps..i know it doesnt seem like it, but it does get better each and everyday. congrats on your surgery.

ps, great job on letting your dr know you were hurting. that is what you should do and you sent a great message to people by writing that.

I am also 6 days post op and when I drink ( on full liquids) I have intestinal gas

Keep sipping, keep walking and practice your breathing exercises. I hope this helps! Feel better