Phazyme! If you are having gas pains, it's the best! :tt1: I had a caesarian with my son 12 years ago, and was told by the nurse to get them. Well, after my band, I was in so much pain -- my doctor said that only walking would move the gas along. So I walked, but it was slow going with the pains! Finally, I couldn't take it anymore and sent my hubby out to get the phazyme. Can I tell you I had almost instant relief! I would put that on the pre-ops list of things to have when you get home.:tongue_smilie:

Phazyme, or any simethicone based gas relief is great for intestinal gas. We do have some minor problems post op with gas/stool moving as the anesthesia sort of puts the entire gastro-intestinal tract on a temporary hold. But with the laparascopic surgery, it is typically not intestinal gas that is so bothersome post-op. It is the carbon-dioxide gas that is used to literally inflate the abdominal cavity. It is blown into the abdomen, not the intestines. There isn't a whole lot that helps the free gas that remains inside the surgery. Tylenol, heat, & walking help your body absorb the risidual carbon dioxide gas inside, and only time helps take it away. But for regular intestinal gas, phazyme is great!

I know -- that's what my doctor told me, and what makes sense, but on a practical level, I was feeling awful until I took it, and felt instantly better -- my friend had the same experience after I told her. Who knew--it's worth a shot.