Hi everyone! Well, I did it and I am one day post-up. Surgery went well. I have some pain around the large incision site (where I think the port is). Other than that, I have TERRIBLE gas pains.:biggrin: I've been using the gasX strips but they don't seem to help. I've also been walking a lot in hopes of some relief. Nothing...anyone have any other suggestions for the gas pains? I will do anything for some relief. Thx!:dita:

My solution was to lie down on my left side. I just did this by accident, but it really helped me. I am 3 months out and if I eat something that causes gas, I still use it. Worked for me! Good luck.

jazie

I found it helpful to walk and to lay on my right side with my arm across my face. only a short fix though. I don't know about laying on your left side I still cannot but you may be able to. good luck. Just keep in mind that there is an end to the suffering.

Hi everyone! Well, I did it and I am one day post-up. Surgery went well. I have some pain around the large incision site (where I think the port is). Other than that, I have TERRIBLE gas pains.:thumbdown: I've been using the gasX strips but they don't seem to help. I've also been walking a lot in hopes of some relief. Nothing...anyone have any other suggestions for the gas pains? I will do anything for some relief. Thx!:cursing:

I was banded 9-8. I started having left shoulder pain a week later. My surgeon said it was gas. It just didn't stop. I finally posted on this site and got some really good responses. My pain has to do with nerves in my diaphram. The only thing that has helped me is if I stand up and sit up straight as a board. I am 3 weeks post op and still dealing with it. GasX did nothing and neither did walking. Good luck!

Use a heating bad and walk that will do wonders.