Hi there,

I just had the lapband put on yesterday here in Monterrey and nothing hurts except for the huge bubble of air. The incisions don't hurt, I do ache a bit when I use the stomache muscle (especially when I clear my throat), but the thing that is killing me is the air. I burp once in a while but I just know that if I could pass gas I would feel so much better. Any suggestions on how to make this happen?

Thanks! I can't wait to see myself in a few months. I've been so inspired by all of the patients that I've met and seen their results.

Tara

Welcome to bandland! Walking helped me pass the gas more than anything else did. Some people swear by Gas-X, but I don't think it helped me much. Try walking as much as you are able to, see if you don't feel a little better.

I agree, walking is the best thing to help the gas pass.

I wanted to ask my son to burb me like I used to burb him!

I am 5 days post op - I use GasX and it does help me. I also say to keep walking - get up every 2 hours during the day - you'll feel it coming and just hold your tummy ... then let it out. No pain really. I am having the other problem. No number 2...and I'm bloated & uncomfortable.

I am 5 days post op - I use GasX and it does help me. I also say to keep walking - get up every 2 hours during the day - you'll feel it coming and just hold your tummy ... then let it out. No pain really. I am having the other problem. No number 2...and I'm bloated & uncomfortable.

I thought I just didn't need to go number 2 lately. Yeah, I'm 6 days post-op, have to go to the bathroom, and the bruise around my port is killing me. It feels like someone is sticking a knife into my groin, literally! Any suggestions, or do you have the same pain?

I took GasX with everything I ate...it's really helpful...after about 3 days everything sorted itself out..

I wanted to ask my son to burb me like I used to burb him!

Good one Vines..LOL

I will agree walking works the best, however Gas X did help me.

My port is tender too. I have to hold my stomach to support the incisions during a movement or car rides. If the pain is still sharp, I would check in with your doctor.