Hi Everyone!!

I have to tell you this has been a long journey but I'm so excited and you all keep me going!!! :mad:

I got banded on Monday Sept 21.. and I am so bloated. I feel like I'm pregnant because my stomach is hard. I have been walking and drinking Water every 15 minutes as instructed. I have also taken suppositories like the doc told me. I have not passed any gas in 3 days.. it doesnt seem to wanna come out.

**Nothing seems to be helping. is extreme bloating normal and how long does it last?

**Also, How long after surgery do you start to lose weight? I have gained 5 lbs since 3 days ago (when I got the surgery) It's obviously water weight.

***My last question is.. I have been eating sugar free Jello along with water throughout the days.. is this ok to have a lot of sugar free jello? I don't want it to get in the way of me losing weight.

Thank you all so much for your answers in advance!

Goodluck and God Bless

Hi, I was banded on the 16th and my worst day was my 2nd day post op, I was bloated and hurting and I was told to take the gas x strips that melt on your tongue, unfortunately I was told this a couple days ago, so I suffered with it.:mad: But, ask yuor Doc if you can use that and see if it helps. I was also lucky not to have to be on liquids or mushies, I went right in and was eating solids, thank you someone! I have done well with my weight loss I did lose. I cant see where the jello would hurt BUT you really really need protein. Take care and good luck.

I was banded on Tuesday 9/22 and have had no problems with bloating... my surgeon told me to take Gas-X strips as soon as I got home from the hospital and every few hours as directed and I think that's helped. I've had minimal discomfort and not too much of that phantom shoulder pain... try it, it might still help.