Question:
Need Help with Gas post-op Lap Gastric Banding 4/1/03

Asking for my sister - what's up with this??? Had Lap Gastric Banding procedure done 4/1/03, with ease and no complications. I was told to expect gas for awhile post-op because of what they pump in you for surgery, but, YO! That was 3 months ago, already!!! Everytime I eat, shortly thereafter, I have the worst gas, nothing offensive, in fact, odorless, but almost explosive, and worst of all, spontaneous!! I work in on office with all men, and can't be embarrassing myself with an indisgretion. This happens no matter what my diet consists of, Atkins program, junk, healthy intake, you name it. Anyone with this problem, and suggestions about how to deal?? Thanks, and for heaven's sake, remember I'm asking for my SISTER.    — pam C. (posted on July 2, 2003)

July 2, 2003
Yeah, the gas they use to inflate the abdomen for surgery would surely be gone by now. I suspect it's just from swallowing air when she eats. Perhaps she should try eating more slowly and see if that helps. I think I've been burping a little more than I used to, but mainly it's just when I've been eating fast and large quantities (relatively speaking). If she hasn't already done so, she might want to check with the Bandsters or SmartBandsters mailing lists on Yahoo Groups to get some more input from bandsters.
   — K M.

July 2, 2003
I second the theory that it's from swallowed air. I'd suggest she slow down while drinking and eating and she can try Gas-X.<BR> Good luck to your sister!
   — TMF