Did anyone have trouble getting rid of the gas that was used during surgery?

I was told that during the procedure the doctor pumps CO2 into your belly so he can see around your organs better. I am having so much discomfort with this.

I know so many suffer from post op gas. I was very lucky that I didn't have too much discomfort with that. I hope you are feeling better.

Sensy... very common problem after surgery... time and walking are the best cures. None of the anti-gas meds worked for me... only the walking helped. This will pass... hang in there!

Gas X and walking ..lots of walking worked for me..

Walking and a heating pad for my shoulder helped me!

Walk Walk Walk...

Thats the only thing that helped me too! I actually didnt take anything by mouth for it, just walked.

When I would feel my shoulder start aching, I would take a walk down the street.

Congratulations on getting banded!!

Where ya from?

OMG I haven't bought gasX yet. I better get some just in case!

Mylicon baby gas drops. A warm shower with shower head on pulsating (great for the shoulders). Walking. Heating pad.

Hang in there! It will get better.

What about Vicodin?

Chicago, how far out are you from surgery? Are you really hurting bad enough for vicodin? Those are pretty big pills, be sure they're broken up before swallowing w/lots and lots of water. Have you tried any of the things we've listed? Getting up moving around is the very best thing to do...it works that gas out of your system.