Lap Band on 03/15, and life since

I had lap band/hernia replair surgery on Monday, and each day so far has been different. My first days, I was really tired and my tummy was sore. Today and yesterday, I haven't needed to splint myself when getting up and my only problem is the gas that is stuck in my shoulders and around my diaphram. I've been making good use of my magic bullet, as I was allowed to start with that yesterday. I know walking is the only thing I can do to get rid of it, but it just hasn't been helping as much as I hoped. The WLS manager from the hospital said I could use gas-x strips that melt on your tongue, and I feel it's given me a steady rumble, but nothing else besides that. Anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with this? The pain gets so sharp that it makes it hard to breathe. Is that normal? Also, has anyone had issues with, what I call, "protein breath"? I've made it a point to avoid close contact with loved ones during or between shakes if I don't brush my teeth right away. I notice it leaves my mouth with this stank odor lol

GAS X WILL NOT HELP THAT KIND OF GAS.  iT IS THE RESULT OF THE AIR THEY PUMP INTO YOUR ABDOMEN SO THEY CAN SEE WHAT THEY ARE DOING.  WALKING IS THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS, PLUS MILD HEAT ON YOUR SHOULDERS.  TIME WILL FIX...SORRY FOR CAPS...I DID'T SEE TIL THE END!

The shoulder gas pain is the worst!  Try making large circles with your arm, it seems to work the gas out.
The breath issue is your body in ketosis.  This too shall stop, just not quickly, lol.  Your body is in rapid weight loss mode right now.
Try breath spray and mints.
Have a great weekend!
Judy

Your breath smell is from ketosis. SOme say to try an altoid but I am not to that point yet so that may or may not work for you. Hopefully, your gas ains will subside soon. Wishing you a speedy recovery!