Hi, my name is Angela. I was banded on 10/15/09 by Dr. Jayaseelan in Dallas, Texas. It's been pretty rough these past couple of days. My question is, when will the gas pains subside and when will I feel normal? I seem to have a lot of swelling too, how long before that goes down? Did anyone lose weight before their first fill? I have lost 11 pounds but all of that is from my liquid diet, pre-op! My first fill is scheduled for 6 weeks post-op.

Hi, I had my surgery Sept. 22 and it's took me about 10 days to feel like doing anything much. It takes time for the gas to get out, walk as much as you can it and it will help get rid of the gas.

I lost 24 lbs. from my pre-op diet until 3 weeks post. surgery. I am now 4 weeks post-op and feel good. There are times when my belly feels funny, but not bad or hurting.

Good luck to you and hope you do well!! Don't worry to much about your weight loss right now, now is the time for healing up from your surgery.

Tammie

The weight lost right now is not as important as healing. Gas is different for everyone. I only had a few days of gas pain and it really wasn't that bad for me but I have a high tolerance for pain. Try gas-x strips they may help relieve some of the pain and for sure walk walk and walk some more. There are a lot of things that you are gonna thru right now that might make you second guess your decision but in the long run it should all be worth it. Take care of yourself and good luck to you.

Welcome to the board! It takes about 10 days to really be feeling great and about six weeks to heal completely. Gas-X and walking will help the gas. If the picture of the child is yours, be careful about picking him up or letting him jump on your tummy. BTW, he's so cute....

As someone said, you will be going through a lot of different things, some ups, some downs. However, you can do it with hard work and the right amount of fills. Hang in there and good luck.

Thanks for the replies! At this point, I feel like I won't ever get better! I'm sure it gets easier. As for the baby, yes this is my daughter. She is 5 months old. My hubby has been helping with her but she still wants her mommy and no one does it as good as mommy does so I've been holding her. I try to do everything on my right side with her, since my incisions are on the left.

I am being banded today by Dr. Curry, and I know it will be hard for a couple of months, but I have been told by people who have been there that it does get better and by the 2 mont mark you will be doing fine. That is what I have been told so I am standing on that and by the Grace of God and prayers He will watch over me and give me strength.:thumbup:

Hey Angela!

I was banded on the 14th and have wondered the very same thing! I actually came back to work today (I sit at a desk) and it seems better today. I tried to walk as much as possible and it is kinda under my left collar bone now and going towards my chest...but the first few days were killer! That dang gas pain is the whole reason I took my pain meds!

Our age and stats seem very similar and I was banded in Norman- just south of OKC. We should keep in touch!

I was banded on the 15 oct also. Your questions are the same as mine Gas!!!!!! I remember reading about it alot at this website but in my mind before surgery it seemed like such a silly thing to complain about.Funny huh ? I never had painful gas in my life.6 days out still feel it not as bad. I just feel weak..........do you feel that way also ?

Hello ladies,

I was banded on Oct 1st. For the gas pains i took GasX stripes and milk of Mag. Wonderful think to let it loose. lol

As far as feeling back to normal each person is different. I came back to work on the 12th and i've been doing great. Feeling a bit hungry at times but i drink something and it goes away.

I lost 20 lbs pre op so far since surgery i've lost an additional 16 lbs. I went to church for the first time since surgery and got soooo many compliments. If felt great.

Good luck to all of you. Wr're all in this together. Stay strong it will pass i promise.

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Hey did that m.o.m. help you go to the bathroom? That is something that has not happend since surgery....if it would do that and help the rest of the gas go away sign me up!

Okiegirl

Yes it did. I do believe that's where most of my pain was coming from. The pain meds can stop u up. I had surgery on Thursday the 1st and that following wednesday i awoke with a feeling of having a heart attack from the gas. My Dr immediately told me to stop the Loratab switch to tylenol and take M.O.M. I did that drank a hot cup of tea and later that day i was reading a magazine on the toilet. :thumbup: lmbo.

Oh but the pains where gone. And ever since i've taken one dose a day to keep from having that feeling again. Sorry if i've offended anyone but these are the things we endure after having this surgery.

Thanks heyred! I read in my booklet from the docs office to start with colace then move to m.o.m. if that doesn't work.

I am on it dog-gone-it

I don't think you offended anyone....that is the purpose of this site!

I ma havinf an AWFUL time concentrating at work today..even though my inbox if crammed full. Anyone else having trouble with this?

Hey OkieGirl, we should definitely stay in touch! Have you lost any weight since surgery?

As for the MOM and gas-x strips... nothing seems to be working!! Its stuck in my left shoulder and will ease into the center of my chest. Ugh, I just wish it would go away!!

HeyRed, awesome weightloss and thanks for the info. I doubt anyone will be offended on this website! That's what its for.

I only weigh on Sunday mornings...

I lost 6 from the pre-op diet and 5 since surgery. They say not to focus on it right now...just heal but I document my weight weekly anyway in my Journal.

My goal is 150 also even though they say I am supposed to be at 136 or something...I will be ECSTATIC if I get to 150!

What are you eating right now...or should I say drinking? I am on full liquids now- then Wed I go to mushies for one week -then soft food one week- then full foods.

I weigh on Wednesday mornings. Right now, I'm really addicted to my scale. I'm getting to where I want to weigh everyday and I know that isn't good for me.

My goal weight is 150 as well. My dietician said my "healthy" weight was actually 160-165. I guess I'll see how I feel at 160 and go from there!!

As for fluids... I'm on cream Soups right now, which is full liquids I guess. I'm on it for 2 weeks and then mushies for 2 week. I wonder why some doctors only require 1 week of each?? I guess every doctor is different. What are you eating now? I need some ideas. The cream of chicken is getting boring and I am not creative when it comes to food.

hello angela,

we celebrate the same day..I too was banded on 10/15/09.. in las vegas by dr. soong of the Gastric Band Institute. I have had almost no pain from the surgury..just a little gas pain in my left shoulder for about 4 hrs after surgury.. I was up and walking within 3 hrs..i did spend the night(ins required it) but could have easily left after surgury,had no bloating, and my 5 scars look descent. been 5 days now, and never had to take any pain meds.outside of being cut open, doesnt feel any different(hope it is not the calm before the storm)ive had no nausea or vomiting since i started liquids,and im never hungry.....we will see what happens in the future...I wii let everyone know:smile: