Questions, questions!

[NrsJaneFzyWzy]

I've been studying this board for about a month. I've had alot of questions answered. But I have more! I'm getting banded 5/16. The only thing I'm nervous about is the gas pains. I know GasX probably won't help b/c I believe the pains are from the CO2 they blow you up w/ to do the surgery. Anyway, I also wonder where you stay when you go for a fill. I'll have to fly from GA so I'll be there at least one night. Is it easier to stay in San Diego? I'd like to make plane reservations before they go up again!

[Cubankitten9]

Gas x didnt work for me, but I still only had gas discomfort the first day or so.

As far as where to stay when you come for a fill, you could actually fly in to San Diego early in the morning, cross the border and get your fill, then take the evening flight home, so you might not have to stay anywhere if cost is an issue... if you do stay, The Lucerna is great, its the same place Dr. Ortiz puts you up at when you get your surgery... I think I read that you said you were having surgery on the 16th... MY!!! thats only 3 days from today!! Congratulations... remember to post about your experience when you get back.

Kyle

[housecatgirl]

Good luck!!! Be sure to post to us all how your surgery goes.

[JenniferA]

I would agree that the gas-x strips really didn't help. Just keep trying to make yourself burp. It worked for me. Also, be prepared for LEFT shoulder pain the weeks following surgery. I have done research on this pain and it is pretty common. And it hurts like hell. But only lasts for like an hour at a time. I haven't found anything to soothe this pain either.

Good luck. I was banded 2 weeks ago tomorrow and am down 14 lbs. And I've began eating solids already with no problems. Although, I only eat soft stuff like mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. And also, lots of chicken stars soup. Last night I had a bowl of ice cream with a bit of choc. sauce.....OMG I had the shits from hell.......oooopppsss sorry to be so rude but I don't know how to spell diarea.....is that right???

JA

[Friend]

NrsJane,

Keep us posted on your surgery. Don't worry things will be okay. I had mine done in TJ and stayed at the Grand Hotel and drove. Buy your meds there cheaper.

Chao!