Feeling bloated

[topbanana11]

Hello All
My name is Rich, im an aging rugby player who just could'nt persuade his stomach he had stopped playing hense weight gain.i had a lap band fitted on saturday Hooray. I need some kind sole to tell me how long does this horrible bloated feeling last. i have a stich pain in my side and a horrible heartburn feeling. no other pain though. only sipping water, smooties and protien shakes. does anyone have a magic cure.

 

[charliegirl]

Hi Rich did not want to read and run, sorry your having problems I had the bypass so cant help I am sure someone will be along soon to give you advice there are loads of banders on here...xx

 

[serenitylove]

alot of the bloating is trapped air from the op keep walking movment shifts alot of it some people swear by gripe water i didnt use it myself tho , and congrats on the op you will get loads of advice on here from other banders we are all at different stages which helps

 

[teen]

Hi Rich and welcome sorry I can not help as im Bypass but there is loads that will have lots of info for you

 

[mermaid2708]

for any trapped wind peppermint tea is great...good luck x

 

[shelbell]

Another option is Rennie's deflatine, if the gripe water or peppermint tea isn't to your taste!

 

[tendersage]

Hi Rich welcome to mini's and congrats on becoming a loser yup all things mentioned so far will help with the trapped wind