Can anyone give me some good advice fro gas besides gas-x. This is my fourth day out and the only time I have had it. Under the back of my ribs on right side. Almost makes you nauseia,

My doctor suggested Maalox Plus liquid. I had some severe gas pains and it did help a bit.

Walk around as much as you can, carefully of course.

Hold a pillow against your stomach and slowly bend down towards the floor. Bending and walking are the best remedies. Hang in there, it gets better.

Walk, walk walk- I mean walk till you can't walk anymore & than rest & than walk again. even if its around the room or around the yard. Walk & fart your little "butt" off;0)

sallyjo,

Stand next to your bed, bend forward from the waist resting your forearms on the bed with your forehead resting between them. You can bend your knees slightly if it's more comfortable but keep your hind end up as high as you can. It looks strange but in that position I got the best gas pain relief. I've also heard that you get good gas pain relief if you get on the bed on your hands and knees and lower your chest to the bed keeping your fanny in the air. Basically the same pose just depending on what's more comfortable for you. Hope this helps.

Good luck, it won't be long before you're feeling fine.

Thanks everyone for the help. I did walk as much as possible and took malox and gas x. Thank you Lord anhd all of you it is gone this morning.Don't know what I would do without this board.

Thanks everyone for the help. I did walk as much as possible and took malox and gas x. Thank you Lord anhd all of you it is gone this morning.Don't know what I would do without this board.

Just an FYI Typically gas can last up to 2 weeks post-op & sometimes shoulder pain from gas (left shoulder pain) ins't noticed until a week post-op. So you still should keep up the walking as much has possible. Heating pads can alievate as well.

Get a waterbottle, make it half full with water and put in a straw. Blow "bubbles" with deep breaths throughout the day. Works like a dream!!

Hi SallyJo,

I don't really have any advice, but I wanted to say hi and see how things are going. I just got home this morning from getting my band. I told the doctor I was having a lot of stomach cramping and he said it is probably the gas and I need to walk as much as possible to help induce my body to poof. So far, no poof. I can sure feel things rocking and rolling though.

Anyway's hope you get to feeling better soon.

Never heard the one about the position on the bed or the one of blowing bubbles in a bottle. I'll have to remember thoes when I get banded! Thanks!