Hey,

I was banded only 48 hrs ago by Dr. Mora in Montgomery, Alabama.:thumbdown: The procedure went fine with the exception of a discovered hiated hernia that had to be repaired. The only complications so far is GAS ! Dr. Mora has recommended that I walk at least an hour a day. It has been raining most of the day, so I'm keeping it moving inside the house. I haven't been consuming much liquids because I feel so bloated, but Dr. Mora stressed the importance of 60-64 oz. daily. Because of the hernia, last night was horrible for me, today is better, and I'm optimistic about the days ahead. I've taken TUMS for the GAS:eek: but not much help. Anyone has better suggestions that have worked expeditiously for you?

Edited January 25, 200917 yr by Banded ER
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the gas will go away with the walking, no quick fix for that. I just tried to drink as much fluid as I could, didn't get 64oz. kind of hard at first. I had to resort to literally drink one ounce every 15 minutes. Used a timer and everything. Just keep sipping.

Congrats! Gas-Ex strips. The only thing I had post was gas. I love Gas-Ex. The strips work great. The pills I am not fond of. Good luck on your journey.:thumbdown:

I was banded on the 21st and have used the gas-ex strips which have worked pretty well but the walking is the best. If the weather is bad try going to a big store and just walking around. I went to Costco today and got a lot of walking in.

I think I pretty much ate Gas X strips for days after my surgery - they were my best friend, when I got tired of the taste of the cinnamon and the minty fresh strips I switched chewable

Gas X.

I hope you feel better soon!

I was just banded Jan.19 and the gas isn't to bad if you just walk. The weather here is cold and snow so I go to the store and just walk or even go to the mall.My biggest problem is the port area is so sore.When does that stop hurting?

I was banded 1/12/2009 and the port is only tender when I bend in half at the waist.. Other wise it is pretty much normal. However, every now and then I move a certain way and I think that I can feel it. Not sure if it is the port or just some scar tissue from the incision on the right side.. but I have to say that the past few days have been great compared to the previous 10.. So hang in there it will all of a sudden be better..

Thanks for the encouragment! I totally agree that walking is the best solution. I felt so bad last night, I had my 15yr. old drive me to Wal-Mart & we walked around for a little over an hour. Last night's rest was the best and today is better.

Conragts on your banding. The only thing that I found to help me with gas is walking. Gasx strips did nothing for me.