I am 4 months post-op and the last 2 days have been agony for me. I have had the worst gas I have ever experienced. I've also had diarrhea for the last 24 hours. I've used Gas-X strips, taken Gas-X tabs and taken some Immodium. Tonight I took a hot bath and have been using the heating pad. I made myself take my DD to the park because I know walking helps get the gas out. NOTHING is helping! The last time I had this much discomfort I was in the hospital having a baby! These gas pains have been so bad they've felt like labor!

Until now I haven't had any gas issues at all, other than right after banding. Is gas this severe common? It's nuts, I can HEAR and FEEL the gas in my belly. What else should I do? HELP!

Okay, have you started eating anything NEW you haven't had before? There are many people who are desperately sensitive to some artificial sweeteners and the react JUST THIS WAY. Sorbitol, for one, KILLS me. Maybe you ran afoul of some MSG....Also, have you been eating out recently? Many commercial establishments have greens that are treated with a preservativve to maintain freshness. These can wreck havoc on your digestive system too, in the same way. Think back to what you have been eating in the last few days. There is a tie in there somewhere.

Misty, my answer would be...welcome to lapband! I've been banded for three years and I could probably toot a song. My mom and I have had this discussion many times, she's banded too. At times, it can be down right embarrassing, LOL.

I really liked unjury vanilla and skim milk but I had to quit anything with milk. I got a promotion and I am in a small place surrounded by professionals. I couldn't risk the gas so I started just drinking unjury and crystal light for breakfast and evening snack. It seemed like any food caused unexpected embarassing gas. This worked for me. It may not be the healthiest but the good news is I started losing weight again after being on a plateau for 3 months. I guess I will try different options on the week-end and see what happens. Also, the other plus, my band would tighten up all day and so I didn't overeat in the evening.

good luck!

Phyllis2