minxymonsta 4 Posted January 10, 2013 3 days post op, on liquids and not hungry at all. My stomach churns a lot but I think it's cos of the gas. I cant burp very well so it feels like there is a lot if gas to cone up. I have a sharp pain on the left shoulder and also my left side ribs and it hurts when I breathe. Did anyone else feel like this?? What's the best thing to do?? I'm meant to be going back to work in 3 days. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brittb1987 31 Posted January 10, 2013 3 days post op' date=' on liquids and not hungry at all. My stomach churns a lot but I think it's cos of the gas. I cant burp very well so it feels like there is a lot if gas to cone up.I have a sharp pain on the left shoulder and also my left side ribs and it hurts when I breathe. Did anyone else feel like this?? What's the best thing to do?? I'm meant to be going back to work in 3 days. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk[/quote'] Oh girl that was me for the past few days! Im 6 days post op! Use heating pad, gas x, and walk!! For me walking alot helped so much!! Congrats and good luck!! We can do it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Poperszky 2,784 Posted January 10, 2013 Same here, heating pad for the shoulder pain, gasx for the gas pain and walking, lots of walking. Based on my experience, what you are feeling is very normal. As far as the burping, I have resigned myself to having it come out the other end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted January 10, 2013 3 days post op, on liquids and not hungry at all. My stomach churns a lot but I think it's cos of the gas. I cant burp very well so it feels like there is a lot if gas to cone up. I have a sharp pain on the left shoulder and also my left side ribs and it hurts when I breathe. Did anyone else feel like this?? What's the best thing to do?? I'm meant to be going back to work in 3 days. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk i had all those also. i had surgery on wed and wanted to go back the following monday. ended up taking the entire week off for total of 8 days....so glad i did....i say on day 7 i was back to about (normal).....just know as each day passes, it does get better...just keep on sipping, maintain your pain and hang in there 1 PattyGirl66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PattyGirl66 1,243 Posted January 10, 2013 3 days post op, on liquids and not hungry at all. My stomach churns a lot but I think it's cos of the gas. I cant burp very well so it feels like there is a lot if gas to cone up. I have a sharp pain on the left shoulder and also my left side ribs and it hurts when I breathe. Did anyone else feel like this?? What's the best thing to do?? I'm meant to be going back to work in 3 days. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk The pain you are experiencing is the gas they pump into you when doing the surgery. It travels throughout your body before it actually disipates. There is no cure to this in making the pain go away besides walking it out. If you were prescribed medication, take it. But walking is your best bet. Some have said gas x strips work, and a heating pad (do not put heating pad on the belly) Also, take deep breathes every so often. Everything is healing, your body, new stomache, lungs, etc. It will take a while to do so because everyone heals differently. Your expected new stomache for healing is anywhere up to 6 weeks. That all depends on how well you recover. Some take longer. Now, the best way for your body to heal is to make sure you keep hydrated, so that means a lot of siping away! You don't want to wound up dehydrated and back in the hospital, so make sure you are getting in adequate fluids, which will help you to heal a whole lot faster.. Best wishes, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banjo257 920 Posted January 10, 2013 Easy your worries, you should be feeling that way right now. Move move move as best you can. By day 6 I felt really good.it is now wk 13, I feel normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samskiles 159 Posted January 10, 2013 Day 3 was the worst for me! Day 5 was the best day. Today is day 6 and I feel great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted January 10, 2013 Every day gets better, and it is worth what you go through in my opinion. Hang in there. Hugs and prayers! 1 PattyGirl66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miling 0 Posted January 10, 2013 Hi, I had my surgery on Jan 7th and I had those exact same symptons. I feel great today and it is because I keep on walking. Today I went outside and walked around. I plan to go back to work on Monday. I am glad I am not the only one who feels this way. At first I was so sore I wondered why I did this. Now feel better everyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minxymonsta 4 Posted January 11, 2013 Oh thanks everyone. I am going to increase fluids and walk more. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxiegirl 3 Posted January 11, 2013 No matter how bad you feel be sure to sip your Water. I had extreme gas pain and was so nauseated I dehydrated and wound up in ER. Not fun at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minxymonsta 4 Posted January 12, 2013 I have been walking about an hour a day in small increments. I still have so much painful gas! Nothing else is a problem but this damn gas. Does anyone know what the Aussie version of gas-x is. My chemist doesn't know of anything that will help. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giovy 29 Posted January 12, 2013 I had my surgery 2 days ago and am going through the exact same thing. Was a bit worried but after reading this thread I'm feeling more confident. Thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddixon6669 0 Posted January 12, 2013 Look for De gas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minxymonsta 4 Posted January 12, 2013 I had my surgery 2 days ago and am going through the exact same thing. Was a bit worried but after reading this thread I'm feeling more confident. Thx Hope you are feeling ok Giovy I can say that the support and help from people here is amazing. I am feeling better each day. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
