I'm still trying to decide about the lap band but have found a great amount of information here. Thanks!!

I am wondering about the gas. How bad is it really? You see, I'm prone to panic attacks where I think I'm having a heart attack. I want to lose the weight so the possiblilty of that heart attack will lessen. My question is, will I be constantly thinking I'm having a heart attack with the increased amount of gas? I hope you all don't think I'm crazy, but I don't want to set myself up for multiple panic attacks every day, kwim?

If you are referring to post-op gas, I was banded 01/15/08 and only had gas for 4 days after surgery. Gas-X and a heating pad did the trick. I have not had any food related gas pains yet though.

Good luck on your lap band journey!

You could just blame any pain you have on the gas. Maybe you will be one of the lucky ones that don't have any gas pain. I didn't when I had my gall bladder out. It wasn't bad with the band surgery.

Thanks!

My concern is that the gas is going to be so bad it'll send me into a panic attack? Have any of you experienced anything like that?

Hello,

I was banded on 1/14/08. I had read all about the horrible gas pain so I was prepared. However, I kept waiting for it to happen and thank goodness it never did. Not even once! So I guess every person is different.

Good Luck!

I was banded 10-31-07 and do have a lot of gas. It is not the painful kind that backs up into your check. Just the need to pass gas. I have lost 30 lbs and believe me the gas is worth it. My grandkids think is terribly funny.

If gas is what is what is causing you trepidation, then you will definitely freak when food gets stuck. It happens to everyone at some point. This surgery is worth it but there is a learning curve and some times of discomfort.