Hi everyone,

I had my life changing experience (lap band operation) on Tuesday 23rd September and since then I have felt great. I have had no problems with drinking and can eat my Soups and mushie food well. My only 'pain' has come recently in the form of lower stomach pain. It sometimes takes my breath away. I have asked my surgeon and she has put in down to wind or gas pain. Has anyone else suffered this and what would you suggest for potential cures or management of this?

hi there,

Congrats on the LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE... i love my band!!

i had a little of that too when i first was banded and due to the soft foods and stuff found i had a lot more gas, and trapped gas below the band..

i found INFACOL (baby wind drops) helped for both ends *tmi* i know... but yeah i found it really useful...

goodluck... hope this helps..

xx

Hi Erin,

My husband John had the same problem as you, he found that degas was very helpful. You can purchase this at any shop: Coles etc. I have not found that a problem yet although I was prepared just in case and went out and bought a couple of packs.

Sam

Thanks for this info. Another thing I will be adding to my list of things to have before op, so I'm armed just in case I need them after.