Regrets

I originally had the ban done on Dec. 17th but during the surgery they found a mass on my stomach. They sent it to the lab and found out it was a benign tumor called a GIST. So my doctor devised a plan were I would get the ban removed and get a vertical sleeve. It would take of the tumor ever growing back and the original reason for surgery, weight lose. Now that I am 5 days post-op from the vertical sleeve, I feel miserable. The gas bubbles, I can't even drink or eat without experiencing some painful gas. I find myself trying to make myself belch to relieve the gas. Walking, I have been walking so much that my husband is worried that I will pass out so soon after surgery. I have explained this, they told me walking will help, that remains to be seen. I can't even drink the recommend protein supplements that is required, I am almost at a point were I am afraid to eat or drink anything. Does anyone have a solution? Is this all apart of the process? Could i take some gas relieving medicine?

Gas-Ex! They have strips that disolve on your tounge. I had revision to RNY 3/6 and it has helped so much!

So sorry to hear you are having a rough time, Tracey. I am having the Lap Band done tomorrow so I don't have any experience with this but I remember reading in my materials that with the Lap Band you can take something like Gas X but I'm not sure about the sleeve. Sure hope you start feeling better soon!!

My doctor recommends Gas-X, but I found that Mylanta Gas worked better for me. I also find that it helps to usse a heating pad when you lie down. The gas has been awful. Kenya