Banded Weds 24th

[LadyBug236 0]

Hello, Looking forward to my journey with you all...

Had our Thanksgiving dinner last weekend... and I was BANDED WEDNESDAY 24th ( 2 days ago). Still feeling bloaty from the gas and the only sore/painful area is the port. Started mush today about 3 table spoons and I feel bloated/cramping... is this normal?

Any idea how to get rid of the gas from the surgery?

Thanks

[annieM 2]

Welcome to bandland !

I'm surprised you are on mush already, most doc's recommend at least a week of Clear Liquids for healing. It could be the cause of your cramping. Try gas-x for the gas pains as well as some gentle walking around the house.

[G-Ma 0]

Hi, You could also try the thermapacks. They are heat packs that stick on your skin, the heat helps the gas pains. I also was on clear liquids for first 2 days and now on full liquids until post op visit, surprised you are on mush already. Thanks

[LadyBug236 0]

Getting frustrated.... any help please....

My surgery was Wednesday 24th.

Today is day 3 and doing better with gas pains... now onward with the hungry belly.....

I have heard I should be on liquid only. However, yesterday was a bad day and I felt like was going to lose it and put anything in my mouth!!

Therefore, I phoned the doc yesterday and he said start mush diet and we will see you Tuesday (7 days post-op)

I was shocked when I heard this...

If I stick to the liquid diet...

What do you drink?

How much?

How often?

Any help is GREATLY appreciated