Hello, Im am presently 4 days out from lap band surgery. I have horrible gas. I had to go back to the hospital the evening i was released because it was so unberrible and made my blood pressure go sky high. I spent the night and after the dr drained the gas and air off my lower stomach with a nasal tube i felt much better. I was allowed to come home yesterday and felt pretty good on the way home. Later in the day and evening the gas pains were back. How long does this last or will they ever go away. Im afraid to even sip on my water they are so bad. When does it stop or what can i do to help with it.

Hello Ovrplay, seem like you've had them BAD:scared2:. I'm about 2 weeks post-op and although i did not have them that bad i did have the uncomfortable feeling. Mines only lasted maybe 4 or 5 days after surgery and then all of a sudden i started belching out of no where which was a HUGE relief. I did buy the disovle Gas-X strips which did'nt help me :glare:but may help you. other than that anyone will tell you, walk,walk,walk,walk that's about it ! They will go away and you still need to drink to stay hydrated,DO NOT DRINK FROM A STRAW. trust me it may not seem like it right now but everyday you will see that it gets better. better to sleep, better with the pain, better with the gas! Hang in there:thumbup:

Dr.Ernest C. Rehnke

Palms Of Pasadena

St.Petersburg, Fl.

Mine were REALLY bad too. I cried everyday. It settled in my shoulder, neck and back. I was bloated so bad it looked like I was pregnant. On the 6th day it got better, the 7th day it was just a dull ache and by the 8th day it was gone. Just hang in there and get movin. The more you move the better you'll feel. I was like you and didn't want to drink. I got dehydrated and was told I had to drink a gallon of pedialyte in 24 hours or risk being admitted to the hospital. How gross!!! So my advice is to drink and get moving. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.