Hi, I just had lap band surgery on February 5, 2014. The biggest pain I am having is bloating and gas, for which I am taking gas-x strips. It is pretty painful though, and I was wondering if any of you could share how long this initial gas discomfort lasts?

i had gallbladder surgery last monday. the 3rd and they use the same procedure for this surgery as the lapband. i woke to an unexplained sharp pain just above my hip bone on the left side. i assume it is the gas. it will dissipate so use a heating pad where it is hurting and lay on the side of the pain when you are laying down. it helps. get well soon.

I had my surgery on Jan. 30th, and had a lot of pain. The first day the pain was almost unbearable. I actually still have a bit of gas pain, but it's tolerable. I had a really terrible pain in my left shoulder that felt like someone was stabbing me.

After about 6 or 7 days the pain really lessened.

Walking really helped me, and the heating pad is a great suggestion -- soothing. I also felt much better after I was able to go to the bathroom. Needed a little help with that even though I didn't take narcotics. Hope you're feeling better soon!

I was banded on Thursday the 6th....yes..gas and constipation. Someone told me to get the gas x chewable tablets...I have some...helped a little. I have had to take Sena to get things moving...that has helped...I'm hoping to use my psyillium powder tonight. I haven't been able to take pain meds...with nothing but broth or sf Jello on my stomach...those would really cause a problem. I am walking 10 minutes a day on my treadmill...probably should do more...

I had my lap band on Jan 30th and still have gas pain. Drinking warmed up diluted apple juice has helped me. Good luck

Thanks to all of you for the feedback. It really helps. Best wishes as well on your journeys.

My gas pains stayed for about a week. Walking helps alot. Taking your gas meds, and heating pads, too. I found that the shoulder pain, came about a week into recovery and lasted longest. Best wishes, and congrats on your surgery.Karen..aka.kll724

Edited February 10, 201412 yr by kll724

Hi, I just had lap band surgery on February 5, 2014. The biggest pain I am having is bloating and gas, for which I am taking gas-x strips. It is pretty painful though, and I was wondering if any of you could share how long this initial gas discomfort lasts?

Mine lasted about a week and a half

I was banded in 2007 and was better in about a week. I just had my band repositioned yesterday and gained 6 lbs in a day. I have, I guess it's gas pain, at the top of my shoulders/neck area. My tummy feels bloated. Hope this leaves soon.

Thanks again to all of you who wrote. I found that walking and a heating pad both really helped. It has now been 2-1/2 weeks and I am happy to say that the gas pain has gone.