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[buckbrink]

Hi all,

I've had my band put in by Dr Dolan in Perth on the 9th February 2012. I have been taking clear fluids the first day post op and has started consuming things like V8 juice, drinking yoghurt and tinned soup. I must say that I'm not really hungry just yet and is very gassy. I cannot get Degas atm but wil get some tomorrow when I go to town. Is there any home degas remedies that anyone knows of?

[abbie84]

That's really normal. All the gas they use to blow up your stomach during surgery has to go somewhere! Did you ever take anything for reflux preop? I found that helped me. Peppermint water helps too.
I didn't feel hungry for the first few days, but hunger returns.

[buckbrink]

Hi abbie84

What did you take for reflux preop? I haven't taken anything for that whilst on optifast.

Having a slowwwww sip at my V8 juice at the moment.

Thanks for the reply!

[abbie84]

I took occational nexium pre op, but that's a prescription med. I'd think that any calcium carbonate product such as quick eze may help, but really letting it pass and using degas is what will really help.

[kazbo]

better out than in - fart and belch it out

[lonelyspiral]

Peppermint tea worked well for me!

[columbine]

Yep, peppermint tea. We give our patients peppermint water in hospital but don't have a clue where you get it from (at work it just magically appears in our fridge).