dying from gas pains

hey guys i was banded on thursday and i am dying from the gas pains. any suggestions?

Michelle, Congratulations on your surgery. The only suggestion I can offer is wakl, walk, walk and then walk again. Walking really helps with the gas pain. Mary

I did not have the band but was going to suggest what Mary did about the walking. My sister had her RNY done lap and that was what she was told also was to walk to help relieve the pain. Of course call your doctor if you cannot handle what you are going through. I hope you get some releif soon. Chris

oh yea the pain memories are fading now but do remember them. I was told to walk alot it helps you to let that pain out. If it comes use a pillow and help it ease its way out. it gets better as the days go by.I had Lap band March 2 2007. But walk walk walk and if it doesnt ease up like the others said call your Dr. Karen

I was also banded on Thursday and yes the gas pains are terrible....have you tried Gax X strips....they work!!!! Today I am feeling really good...not as much pain just really ichy on the belly!! As everyone else has said just walk walk walk....even if it is only for a short time...more is better but don't overdo it like I did yesterday. I was exhausted by the time I got home from my sons baseball game and took a nice little nap. Good luck to you!!! Marcy

Michelle, I am glad to be of help to you.....I was banded at Little Company of Mary's in Evergreen Park by Dr. Cahill....it is a slow process getting use to this but ask any questions you might have....I read and read and read all the time (even when I am suppose to be working) I am glad that I took this week off of work...It will give me time to get use to all this and give me a little break. Take care....Marcy

Oh and I live in Clarendon Hills...You are in Berwyn right??