I farted like any normal person and burped like any normal person pre band But I have noticed since banding that I'm constantly gassy ..farting all the time. I know alot of you can relate but one other thing I have noticed and have paid close attention to is I do NOT burp anymore..I'm thinking that it could be why Im always so gassy with a rumbly tummy. The gas only escapes from one end (my butt) now not (two my mouth and butt). Do any of you have a hard time burping now that you are banded. I just do not burp! I have also noticed that if I go too long in between mealsand wait until my hunger is out of control I get horrible gas cramps..anyone else experiencing this? It makes for me eating alot less when I'm starving cuz the gas cramps are so uncomfortable. Isint this a great topic ..I feel like I can share anything with all of you

Greg..my mother always told me " you know when you are truly in love when you can fart in front of your partner" I agree with this whole heartedly..thank god I was not single and dating when I got this band!

You all crack me up!!! As for myself, I don't find I have anymore or anyless of a problem since banding. I have always been able to let them fly out of either end and can still do so. I try to avoid embarrassing situations but alas... that is not always possible. My hubby will get a kick out of this thread, especially the blowing kisses bit. Teresa

Greg!! I've wondered why you haven't been on this thread! I just know you would have a good story, LOL!!!!

I went to Mexico for a week and was the only one with a band, but everyone else was farting, too. I printed out the Fart Facts from the link I posted, and my skinny friend, Jackie, nearly dropped dead from laughing so hard.

So, Greg, do you get any respect in your recruits class now? LOL

I was telling my mom about this thread and how I LMAO at it. After telling her about some of the funnies-She told me a story that she hadn't told anyone. She has a chinese pug puppy-about 3months old. Anyways- mom was laying on the couch and the puppy was laying at her feet. Mom ripped a silent but probably DEADLY one and the dog ran up her night gown and sniffed her butt before she could stop it!! I laughed so hard when she told me-Had to share! When I told her I was going to tell yall she said," No, don't someone might know who she is." I reassured her that I would leave out names "to protect the innocent" but we all know that anyone that reads this thread will not do anything but laugh!

Lauri, I really know your Mom!

I thought my incisions were all healed, but my sides are aching after reading Greg's story and Lauri's. That pug puppy probably felt like it was in a department store getting sprayed with the most glorious perfume.

Marie,

The men respect me but then doing that was "Marking my territory". The females Well they scream and duck when I turn to face the chalkboard.

I guess you're busted with Santa for Christmas now!

With surgery scheduled Dec 6th, I can fartly wait, I mean hardly, LOL.

Tootaly excited for you about your upcoming surgery....I mean totally!

I think my cpap is blowing air down the wrong way at night! In one end-out the other! I'm getting DH back for all the torture he has forced me to endure!

Well, its official. I thought my burping ability might be in jeopardy after my first fill but NOPE. I still can manage to let one out on occassion. I had beans for lunch yesterday and know air can still come out of my bottom end too. LOL... Teresa

I am sending a messehe for my wife who just had lapband on Friday Nov.19.She is complaining about the pain of the gas.She was wondering how long it would last?

Concerned husband