It's been a long eight months since I started this journey but I finally had my surgery two days ago. The gas pains didn't really start until yesterday, probably because of the pain killers, but thay are here now. How long has it taken for these to end? Any input would be appreciated.

I didn't get gas until day 5. None of the pain or gas medicines helped. The only thing that helped was walking. Any time the pain hit, I would get up and start walking. It helped so much. So get up and walk, walk, walk. Sounds trite, but it's true. I hope you feel better soon.

Mine lasted about a week, heating pad and walking are the best things. It does get better with time, but sure hurts like crazy till it does.

I agree. Walking and the heating pad was my only way to get any relief. Just hang in there because it does get better. I'm 6 days postop and hardly have anymore gas pains.

I was banded on 10-22, i have to agree that heating pad, walking and gas x strips are a life saver.

I was banded 6 days ago and my gas pains finally stopped yesterday- Hang in there

For me it was almost a week!!!!! Just hang in there because all of a sudden they will be gone. I agree with the others heating pad and walking. Good luck.

I was banded 6 days ago (Monday Oct 20), and I still have pain in my left shoulder. I tried walking, heating pad, the heavy-duty pain killers, and nothing really helped. So I called my doctor, and he said the heavy-duty pain killers might also be causing more gas! Go figure! So I stopped taking those and the pain is now manageable. I was in tears before, it was so bad. I did take some Tylenol before going to bed and was able to sleep the night through, which I haven't been able to do before; so it's either because it's day 6, or because I stopped taking the Vicodin (since the gas is the only thing that has ever hurt), but I feel almost human again. I'm even going to go do some laundry!

hang in there..my gas pains started as soon as i came out of theatre! finally stopped about 4 days later

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Symethacone Gas x extra strength and a heating pad. I thought I was going to blow up it should go away within 24 hrs. I hope this works for you.