Im sure there is a lot of topics on this. I'm new to the site and couldn't really find an answer to my question. I was banded yesterday and have been in real pain which I did not expect. For those of you who have gone through this already how long does your gas pain and incision pain last? Thanks everybody for your kind words and support

Im sure there is a lot of topics on this. I'm new to the site and couldn't really find an answer to my question. I was banded yesterday and have been in real pain which I did not expect. For those of you who have gone through this already how long does your gas pain and incision pain last? Thanks everybody for your kind words and support

By day 4 it should get better walk alot it helps

your doctor gave you pain medication for a reason. take it and than go for a walk. walking is the best way to get rid of the gas they used to inflate your abdomen for surgery. warm drinks, heating pad also will help. but take your pain medication. but begin to think about bowel movements. ask your doctor but miralax is what a lot of ppl use. and colace. good luck

Hello and welcome!

It is very normal to be swollen and in pain after surgery.

Here are a few tips:

Ice pops are a great way to get fluids in and they help with the inflammation inside the throat and stomach while they go down they are soothing.

Decaffeinated tea will also help to relax the nerves in the esophagus and allow fluids to pass a little bit easier and this also will give you some fluids just be sure it is decaf. It also helped me with gas pain. You can sweeten with sweet n low or other substitute as needed.

Gas-Ex or Beano will help with the gas that also adds to that heavy chest feeling. Use a heating pad or hot Water bottle on your back or under your shoulders and neck to help the gas move.

Walk walk walk, that will get things moving and you should have some relief I felt that sitting up right rather then lying flat helped tremendously.

Ice packs really help on the wound sites specifically the port site.

When you drink use a medicine cup, one that you would measure cold medicine in and take tiny sips every minute or so.

Feel better soon!!!

Walking helps most! But around day 6-10 you might, (will most likely) get left shoulder pain, it is the gas! You will probably need your gas-x then! best wishes, Karen...aka..kll724