I'm scheduled for my VSG in Tijuana on 5/22 and am trying to compile some necessary items to take with me in my hospital bag, and one of the things I'm having a hard time finding is the Gas X strips. It seems like many places are out of stock. I wonder if these are being discontinued? (I've heard varying reports on whether or not these work, so maybe that's why?) I'd rather have them than not have them though, so if anyone has any extras that they would be willing to sell me, let me know!

Sorry but all of mine are gone. In fact I was looking for some the other day and couldn't find any either. Now I know why.

20 hours ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

Walking is the only thing that works. The worst part of my recovery was when that gas hit my shoulder and stayed there for 2 days...

I couldn't walk so I did use the gas-X strips for awhile. In my case I feel they helped cut the pain some what at first, but not enough. When that gas hit my right back shoulder I was in so much pain the Dr thought maybe my ribs were bruised from when they transferred me from the bathroom to my chair. That 2 weeks was more painful than the 3 surgeries I had. I cried out in pain every time I had to move from the recliner or the bed to my wheelchair. Finally about 2 weeks later the pain stopped. At about the three week mark I had enough strength to be able to use the rollator and walk for less than 5 minutes and use my tricycle.

After 3 days of searching the internet, I ordered from Walmart...and they sent me GELS not strips! In my worried rage I was determined to drive to every Walgreens in Miami....(they were out of stock on their website)... the first stop I made....last two boxes in south Florida apparently

After 3 days of searching the internet, I ordered from Walmart...and they sent me GELS not strips! In my worried rage I was determined to drive to every Walgreens in Miami....(they were out of stock on their website)... the first stop I made....last two boxes in south Florida apparently

It's officially an urban legend. They don't help. Get off your Ass and walk, walk, walk.

Gas X strips don't help that kind of Gas. The gas is C02 from surgery. You need muscle to burn that off, walking , toe push ups (against the wall) Walk backwards. Etc etc.

I have used them for debilitating stomach pain. It comes on almost instantly and the strips are the only thing I have found that helps me. I've been searching everywhere, if anyone has any they won't be using I am really looking hard. Some people on eBay are charging $20 a box and up.

I've tried the soft gels and they don't help at all. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you kindly.

7 hours ago, carol4221 said:

I have used them for debilitating stomach pain. It comes on almost instantly and the strips are the only thing I have found that helps me. I've been searching everywhere, if anyone has any they won't be using I am really looking hard. Some people on eBay are charging $20 a box and up.

I've tried the soft gels and they don't help at all. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you kindly.

If you do find them, stock up. They're no longer being produced by the manufacturer.

Try simethicone drops for infants.

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Thank you.

Amazon still has the strips pretty cheap. When I looked this past weekend they were under $10 for a box. I got 2

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