Hey everyone! I was just banded last night.. already down 5lbs! Yay! Still pretty sore in the incision areas, but this gas pain is awful! I've tried going for walks up my road and gas-x but nothing is helping besides the pain meds... which im trying not to take. Anyone have any tips?

Hi, emb! Congratulations on your new band! :biggrin2: Sorry, you're having such bad gas pains. I know how that goes, I was banded on March 12th. I did take the pain meds (I had a good liquid mixture that didn't make me sick and helped me sleep). I know it's frusterating, but just keep on walking and taking the Gas-X strips. I also used a heating pad on my stomach... It really helped me... something about the warmth. I sipped on Water and ice chips a lot as well.

The gas pains will go away... but I know it feels like forever when you're experiencing them. Everyday gets better and better. :biggrin2: