Question:
I had lap band surgery on August 27th and all went really well except the gas pains.

How can i get rid of them? I have tried walking and gasx i even dangled upside down off of the bed and nothing helps. Any suggestions?    — sheeder1980 (posted on September 1, 2009)

September 1, 2009
gas x will not help as the gas is not in your intestines. were you given pain meds? take the max dosage as often as possible and stay ahead of the pain.
   — greenpunchbuggie

September 1, 2009
My doctors staff recommended a heating pad for the gas pains. That was especailly helpful when the pain was in my left shoulder. It's subtle, but it really works. Good luck.
   — Sheri2008

September 2, 2009
I disagree with the previous poster, Gas-X has become my new "best friend". For persistent pain that nothing seems to help I would contact my physician and getsome suggestions from him/her. Hope this helps.
   — katiecakes

September 2, 2009
Gas-X did not help me either. The heating pad did. In fact that was the only way I could sleep at night.
   — Char-Ree C.

September 2, 2009
I used walking and peppermint tea. I think they both really helped. (Peppermint tea is supposed to be helpful in the release of gas and gas pain.)
   — ads2e

September 2, 2009
The gas is normal for lap surgery. It takes time. walking helps
   — Donna O.

September 3, 2009
if you take lots of pain meds that will constipate you and you will be in worse condition. keep walking, using a heating pad and consult your doctor as each person is individual and that's what the doctor and his team are there for. make sure your foods are causing the gas ie
   — butterfly60

September 3, 2009
I had my lap band on August 20th. The first 5 days the gas pain was bad then after that the pain was gone. Give it a couple of more days and hopefully it will do like mine.
   — cjjrn1

September 3, 2009
Dangled upside down? LOL...sorry, that was funny! They pump your body cavity with gas during surgery to make it safer and easier for them to manipulate the instruments inside your body. Gas-X can help, as can walking and burping because the gas is slowly absorbed into your bloodstream and processed out that way. It can even settle up in your shoulder and cause some significant discomfort until it is dissipated this way. I promise, you'll be lots better in a week's time. Hang in there. Upside right this time. This too shall pass. Pun is intended! :o)
   — Arkin10

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