(and breaking wind isn't bad, either)

If someone has the magic wand, would you please pass it over?

The gas pains are something else.

Banded Monday. Not hungry, the tightness feels sort of like being pregnant -- and the port like baby heels.

My left shoulder is threatening to abandon the rest of my body though. Any words of wisdom to get the gas pains to quit? Much appreciated!

I'm sorry you're still in pain. I didn't have gas pains except for the day of my surgery, but when I got home I did use a heating pad on my neck and upper back (between my shoulder blades) and that seemed to help. I hope you feel better soon!

I definetly feel your pain! My gas pain was so bad for about 4-5 days. Thought I would die. But as they say "this too shall pass" and it certianly did. Tips for getting rid of it... Gas ex strips, suck on those like your life depends on it. Walk walk and walk some more, it gets stuff moving and out. Occassionally I would lay with kindof my butt in the air. Kindof sitting on my knees and laying on my forearms. My mom calls this the "knee-chest" position. That helped a little bit too. While I was going through this I was never so thankful for every single burp or toot. You'll get thru it, good luck to you!!!!