Bailey Jan 17 Posted July 8, 2012 My dr did not advise me to take either GasX or milk of magnesium but I have a lot of gas andi am 4 days post-op. I would call the office but since it is a weekend maybe someone here could suggest which one and how much they have taken... Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neenee717 37 Posted July 8, 2012 I used gasx strips and just tried to walk around house several times a day briefly. Gas is normal and it has to work it self out of u. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yvonne74 73 Posted July 8, 2012 Mine didn't mention it either but knew from reading posts here on LBT... I used the strips as well.. Keep walking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sissy12 56 Posted July 8, 2012 After a week I went from the strips to chewable GasX. A heating pad works wonders too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sojourner 2,446 Posted July 8, 2012 Gas X never helped me to feel better post op...what helped me the most was to walk around the house for several minutes for every hour I was awake. Moving yourself around the house will help things inside return to normal faster...it literally helps everything inside you to get moving again! I also had the same instructions post op while still in the hospital for a different surgery...and it really did help me feel better. Best wishes to feel better... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites