Hello all,

I am brand new to this...I read some of the posts but not exhaustively.

I am just glad you guys are there going thru the same journey and helping others along with your experiences.

I had my lap band done, on 9/17 and its now the 19th. I am I would say doing fairly well, but gosh the bloating and discomfort is really making me scared. How long will this last? I took Gas X..but no relief. When do bowel movements happen. How long were you on pain medication? I feel my pain is bearable. Although where the port is hurts the most. But its the bloating that's driving me crazy....any help will be appreciated.:help:

Thanks.

Megan

Welcome and congras on the banding. It gets better real soon. Walking was my way of getting rid of the bloating/gas problem. Pain meds were available, but I quit them after 2 days ( I hate medicine). Your first few days are for recovery only, but any walking you can get in will make it better. And dont forget to Sip, sip, sip all day long. The liquids also help. Remember, if nothing goes in, then nothing comes out:biggrin1:....Dave

It really does get better pretty quick Try a heating pad if you get the gas pains in your shoulder. Walk a lot for everything else and drink your liquids. Best of luck. Donna

Megan,

Sweetie, this is normal...just give it a couple of days and you will notice the bloating going away...just continue to walk and drink little sips of water....each day you will start to feel better...I was on pain medication for the first few days....and then I was much better....hang in there...it is going to be okay...

Hi Megan-

I had my surgery the same day you did and I feel the same way you do. The gas in my chest is the worst part of all this. I do hope it gets better for us both real soon!

Take care and good luck with your weight loss.

Thanks so much you guys!!...I tried heating pad and walking...as yall suggested...and slowly the bloating is going down. Whew! feels so good. Unfortunately, now I feel like I am coming down with allergies, am coughing and clearing my throat a lot, and am worried. Having to hold my tummy everytime i cough. I am sure someone has written about it on the forum, I have just not chanced on it yet...

Thank you all again!! each day gets better!!.

Megan.:car:

I also had my band the same day you did (9/17) and I'm feeling mostly just port pain (when I move much at all) and occasional nausea (whenever I stand up). I haven't taken any pain killers today, but I think I might still take some tonight to help me sleep. Anyway, I'm glad to see everyone says it will get better!

Hello Megan,

I know your pain. I had my surgery on 08/31/07 and I had the same symptoms. The best advice I can give is to walk, walk, and walk... Oh, and keep sipping your Water.. Good luck and hang in there it will get better in a few days.

Lulu

hello, i had my band on 9/12 i know it sucks but you will get through it. I am still having to take a pain pill at night because I can't sleep through the night. As far as the poop. well, it took me a week, so dont panick. maybe you should ask your doctor about a stool softner if you are not already taking one. Just look at the postive side, it will be worth it in the end if you do what they say. dont cheat. morgan