any advice??? I feel ok, sore to get up and down.. starting to feel a little bloated and gassy...taking little walks, anything else help this?

Sounds like you are doing all you can... are you getting your sips of Water and protien in? You will feel better soon! Congrats on the surgery! :cool2:

any advice??? I feel ok, sore to get up and down.. starting to feel a little bloated and gassy...taking little walks, anything else help this?

HI! i was just banded on the 24 of sept one week ago yesterday, i think most people have the gas i know i did, my advice take the meds use a heading pad on your shoulder, i layed of the protein shakes for the first three days cause i didnt want additional gas and i have been walking alot. i still have a little gas and my shoulder is still bothering me but they say it takes about three weeks to really feel relief from the gas, besides that i'm ready to start my muches on sunday. they told me to sit on the toilet or rocking chair and kinda move around and wiggle tha would help alittle and it has. take it easy and just think how great your gonna feel in a short time. let us know how your feeling. GOD BLESS!

Hi and welcome to LBT. The heating pad also feels good around your tummy and port area.

Hi Christi's Mom

I haven't been banded yet but my daughter was last Thursday and my wife was banded two days ago. From what I have observed, there is a three day period of being sore and bloated. Day four seems to be turning the corner and each day after that gets better. I would suggest sticking to the crystal light and not worry about the protien shakes until day four. The clearer the better. If you have intestinal gas, you need to remember that the drugs they use to put you out for surgery bring your intestinal muscles to a halt so gas there moves slllooooowwwllly. Sounds like your on track. Congratulations and I'll be joining you in 27 days!