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I just stumbled across this forum, hope it can give me some answers to questions I may have.

I've just had the surgery done on the 26/08/2008

I'll be browsing the forums, they certainly look the goods.

Don't really know what to say!

Hi :biggrin:

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Hey Jason,

Welcome! You came to the right place! This is an awesome website! You will find all the info you need here, and a great group of people who will support you along the way! Good luck to you on your weight loss journey!

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Thanks for the reply.

The only thing thats really getting to me...

Bloated!

It feels like my stomach has 5 litres of gas in it, and it just doesn't want to move, was thinking of taking some Buscopan or DeGas tablets with some BeneFibre. If I can get the bloated feeling to go I'll feel like I would want to eat more.

Just a question, how long did it take this feeling to leave you?

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your prob not allowed to take tablets, i just had surgery yesterday and have been using the Gas X strips, they're like those listeren breat strips they seem to work for me

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I think its something to do with bowl movement, I hadn't gone to the toilet since the surgery, this morning a small amount and I feel a little less bloated, so I'll just try the powder drink to start with and it should move things along... At least I hope.

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You will be bloated for at least a week, maybe even more. The gas eventually subsides. The Gas-X strips work pretty good. I looked like a pregnant woman when I came out of the hospital, but then it finally went down. Keep walking, that helps too! Also you may not have regular bowel movements until you start eating real food. The liquids should run right through you. By 2 weeks post-op, you will feel fantastic!

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I just stumbled across this forum, hope it can give me some answers to questions I may have.

I've just had the surgery done on the 26/08/2008

I'll be browsing the forums, they certainly look the goods.

Don't really know what to say!

Hi :wink2:

hi you :smile2:i'm new on here too !! had my band done 1st aug 08 and have to wait another 4 weeks for my 1st fill :thumbdown:

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