I was banded on June 11, 2009. I was under the assumption that by now (day 3) I would be feeling much better than I am. In fact, I feel worse today than I did yesterday. I am so bloated, I cannot wear any of my pants! It even is uncomfortable for me to put on a bra. The less restrictive the clothing, the better. Anyway, my concerns are that something may be wrong, or maybe I just need desperately to have a bowel movement. I haven't had one in close to a week, and taking the pain reliever liquid my doc prescribed is only making it worse. I've tried using Gas-X strips...but to no relief. I have some Murilax stool softner, but am wondering if it will really help, or just make me more bloated, gassy, and in pain. Anyone use this product post op? And when will this pain go away? It's not just my port area. It's my entire abdomen. It feels like I am being punched in the stomache really hard, over and over. Please help with suggestions! Thank you.

Mrs. Mink

It will get better. it actually took me at least 7 days to get back to normal. You are feeling like i felt on my day 3. Gas X didn't help me neither. You will probably have a BM in a few days. It will happen. Don't get stress. You have to walk, walk and walk some more.

I was also banded on the 11th and am having the same problem today with being more sore than the previous two days. The sharp pain in my shoulder is however lessening, so that is good, but my stomach is churning and I've had a lot of gassy bm's.....my stomach just calmed down a little while ago. I told my cousin it felt like someone had used my stomach as a punching bag today! Hang in there, it will get better I know.

i did drink half a slimfast today.....and two bottles of Water, so that is good.

I'm just nervous to see if I'll be ready to return to work on Monday like I'm supposed to. I also am worried about wearing a bra since one of the incisions is right between my breasts where the bra is going to hit.

It took days and days for my bowels to get back to normal after surgery. More like weeks. I would think a mild stool softener would be ok but you should really check with your doc to be sure.

Also, you have probably not had enough to eat to really warrant the need for regular bowel movements. Remember that your real food intake is greatly reduced right now.

I am wondering about what to take for upset stomach. I was just banded Fri morning...came home yesterday and my stomach is upset. Is Malox okay?

During my pre-op I'm supposed to take one Tums table twice a day and Benefiber tablet as well.

The doctor's office has put Gas-X and Pepcid (or Prilosec) on my shopping list for post-op.

They will also be giving me a prescription for Phenergan for nausea/vomiting for post-op, as well.

I am supposed to take the Pepcid daily, whether I "need" it or not, so that I can decrease the acid production in my stomach, which will also reduce the chance of nausea. Or at least that's the "theory."

Since I haven't done this yet, I can't say if it all works or not!

Mrs mink... We are in the same boat. I too was banded on June 11th. I don't know if it is safe but i took so phillips Milk of magnesia wild cherry flavor.It say s cramp free on bottle. I had a very small liquid bm 6 hours later. Still bloated also.My stomach feels the same way. I am wearing loose clothes. Got my walking shoes on...