How long do the post-op gas pains typically last? They are pretty bad 2 days out. I have been walking for 15 minutes every hour...taking Gas-X and pain meds. I feel like I cant take a deep breath because of it. I know this is all normal, but am curious how long it lasts?

Everyone is different, but mine lasted for about 5-7 days. It does get better! You will start to see the light shortly! Hang in there and congrats on the start of your new life!!

I want to say that mine lasted about a week. It was really bad the first couple of days and then lightened up. I hope you start feeling better soon.

<p>How long do the post-op gas pains typically last? They are pretty bad 2 days out. I have been walking for 15 minutes every hour...taking Gas-X and pain meds. I feel like I cant take a deep breath because of it. I know this is all normal, but am curious how long it lasts?</p>

Please forgive my ignorance ... I'm preparing to be banded in Aug. Why is taking Gas-X post op recommended? I know there is "inflation" during the surgery, but that's just the abdominal cavity and not in the digestive track. Thanks in advance for the enlightenment.

Ask somebody to rapidly karate chop your neck and shoulders a few times a day and walk walk walk.

I wondered the same thing, cellibelli. Apparently you end up absorbing the gas. weird, I know. I'm feeling a little better now...sipping warm tea helps. I hope I'm past the worst part. I am still not hungry..at all. My stomach was growling for food on the way to surgery. Now, not a peep from it..lol.

My Pain gas last me 5 days I had left shoulder pain too due the gas. Gas X help little bit for me but I use Therema Care heating pad for the shoulder pain. Best investment ever! Remember to walk, walk and walk. Good Luck

So third day out...feeling much better..sore, but I got a lot of gas out last night..heh

A musical evening! I'm kinda looking forward to it (gas) ... I live in a house full of men - how they love to expel gas and giggle. Well, guess who's gonna be giggling.

I know, right? It's okay for hubby to do it, but when I do it, I get a shocked look. Haha.

My husband calls me the butt bugler ! And the human jet stream! Lol. The gas hasn't gone away in 6 months!

6 months?!? OMG. Is it still painful? It gives me random sharp pains through out the day.

Oh NO! It's not the gas from the surgery. Your body changes after the band. You become very burpy and GASSY! Not sure why, but it's very common.

Haha, good to know!

Every time I think the gas pains are gone, they return with a vengeance...ugh. Starting to wonder if it's the protein shakes.

I had gas bad/stomach really swollen but gas-x didn't help too much.. Still lil swollen8 days after and my shoulder started hurting again. WEIRD!! But, I can handle. Lol. I'm feeling good and ready for this journey. So thankful for all the awesome people on here.