Hey everyone,

I need help. I had surgery the 16th of april. I have really bad gas pains I got discharged yesterday. I took Gas X for the gas pains but i'm still having a lot of pain. Also my biggest incision opened up while i was at the hospital they glued it back together but i'm scared that it might open up again from the consent bending and getting up from bed. I'm scared that it might get infected. What should i do? Also Can i drink BOOST for a Protein drink? I've been drinking Isopure but the after taste is nasty. Any suggestions please i would truly appreciate it.

Hey everyone,

I need help. I had surgery the 16th of april. I have really bad gas pains I got discharged yesterday. I took Gas X for the gas pains but i'm still having a lot of pain. Also my biggest incision opened up while i was at the hospital they glued it back together but i'm scared that it might open up again from the consent bending and getting up from bed. I'm scared that it might get infected. What should i do? Also Can i drink BOOST for a Protein drink? I've been drinking Isopure but the after taste is nasty. Any suggestions please i would truly appreciate it.

My bariatric team gave me a list of protein supplements that were approved because of protein quantities and the one I found on it that suited my budget and tastes great is Muscle Milk Lite in chocolate flavor.....It also comes in vanilla, strawberry and banana flavors. I throw it in the blender with skim milk instead of the directions calling for Water because the milk boosts the protein values and even some ice and the end result is a great tasting milkshake.....I look forward to them!!! Never thought I would ever say that....LOL. Best of luck to you!

For the newly banded, take a deep breath and relax. is all uncharted territory for you, but we have all been there and we are here to say it does get better. Walk as much as you are able, swing your arms. Heating pad on top of shoulders, all these help. And please limit the heavy duty pain killers, they don't help the gas and can easily cause constipation to further your woes.

It will get better... just relax and try not to stress about everything.

Best Wishes

I FARTED!!! Never in my life have I been this excited to pass gas!

Also lay on your side that helped me a lot!

-BriannaXOXO

Is it normal that I look like I'm in my third trimester? I'm walking and taking GasX but this bloating sucks!

Thank you i feel sooo much better than that day! Time! Time heals everything!

Thanks xoxo

Is it normal that I look like I'm in my third trimester? I'm walking and taking GasX but this bloating sucks!

Yes its normal! Lol i'm still bloated! Its because of all the air you have inside. Just make sure your incisions don't become infected if they do, call your surgeon and go to the hospital! Also check your temp, make sure you don't have a fever over 100. If you do go to the ER!!!

Thanks! My temperature went down after lunch yesterday. I'm on antibiotics because I'm still running a temp of 100-101°…feeling better though!