Abdominal pain and excessive gas

[annabell 1]

After being banded seven years I started getting a lot of gas pains and bloating. I started writing down what I was eating and noticed every time I had milk products the gas would start. I beginning to wonder if I'm lactose intolerant. I have never been before but even eating ice cream gave me bad cramps. Just a thought.

[dawalsh 919]

After being banded seven years I started getting a lot of gas pains and bloating. I started writing down what I was eating and noticed every time I had milk products the gas would start. I beginning to wonder if I'm lactose intolerant. I have never been before but even eating ice cream gave me bad cramps. Just a thought.

It does sound like you have developed a sensitivity to dairy. I wouldn't know if you're lactose intolerant but my sister in law was she could not eat dairy of any kind including pizza which she once loved.

I would say stay off the dairy if it makes you feel better but definitely check with your doctor because only your doctor can give you the best advice.

[blbaltazar 6]

I'm soooo gassy! And I have so much indigestion! I was banded on March 2, 2015!! When does this go away! I haven't popped for 2 days either!!! Someone tell Me what I do to ease this uncomfortable

Pain! Sorry for the TMi

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Four ounces of prune juice will help the Constipation. And walking.

[Issy53 0]

Thank goodness for this forum!!! I was banded in late February 2015 after my last fill a few weeks ago I am struggling with the pain upper left abdominal area. To the extent from sitting too long and getting up I feel the muscles pulling, laying to sleep on my side it is nearly impossible do to the feeling of excessive pulling of the muscles... Feeling a bit frustrated at this point... Any suggestions out there would be greatful!

[2muchfun 8,927]

Google pain in the upper left side of body and you'll find that it may be pancreatitis? Don't know if it's related to the fill but could be just a coincidence? Make a visit to your PCP asap?

[drmom71 0]

I came on here because I've been banded for 4 years and I'm just now having pain. It's esophageal, more upper left I guess than just center. It feels like gas, reflux, I don't know what! I thought maybe I had a partial block because I had a bad "episode" about a month ago. This has been going on ever since. I thought I had pneumonia and went to the dr! I'm starting Prilosec in case I have irritation. I never thought about gallbladder and such. What do you all recommend for clearing a partial blockage? I'm 76 lbs down and I want to do 50 more.

[2muchfun 8,927]

I came on here because I've been banded for 4 years and I'm just now having pain. It's esophageal, more upper left I guess than just center. It feels like gas, reflux, I don't know what! I thought maybe I had a partial block because I had a bad "episode" about a month ago. This has been going on ever since. I thought I had pneumonia and went to the dr! I'm starting Prilosec in case I have irritation. I never thought about gallbladder and such. What do you all recommend for clearing a partial blockage? I'm 76 lbs down and I want to do 50 more.

Your esophagus goes directly down the middle but your stomach does wander to the left. What do you mean a partial blockage?

I've never heard of anyone with a partial stuck episode? You're either stuck or not stuck and most all stuck episodes go away in less than an hour. Is the pain near your sternum/diaphragm area or under your breast? Not that anyone here can diagnose your concern? Better see a doctor? If you've got a stomach ulcer you could have some band erosion which is very serious. Or, your stomach has prolapsed through the band and is like a balloon near your left lung? Only a Dr could know?