sallyjo 0 Posted April 28, 2006 Can anyone give me some good advice fro gas besides gas-x. This is my fourth day out and the only time I have had it. Under the back of my ribs on right side. Almost makes you nauseia, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prinnie 0 Posted April 28, 2006 My doctor suggested Maalox Plus liquid. I had some severe gas pains and it did help a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJChick 3 Posted April 28, 2006 Walk around as much as you can, carefully of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisabethsew 50 Posted April 28, 2006 Hold a pillow against your stomach and slowly bend down towards the floor. Bending and walking are the best remedies. Hang in there, it gets better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I'llsucceed 1 Posted April 28, 2006 Walk, walk walk- I mean walk till you can't walk anymore & than rest & than walk again. even if its around the room or around the yard. Walk & fart your little "butt" off;0) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonnaB 3 Posted April 29, 2006 sallyjo, Stand next to your bed, bend forward from the waist resting your forearms on the bed with your forehead resting between them. You can bend your knees slightly if it's more comfortable but keep your hind end up as high as you can. It looks strange but in that position I got the best gas pain relief. I've also heard that you get good gas pain relief if you get on the bed on your hands and knees and lower your chest to the bed keeping your fanny in the air. Basically the same pose just depending on what's more comfortable for you. Hope this helps. Good luck, it won't be long before you're feeling fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sallyjo 0 Posted April 29, 2006 Thanks everyone for the help. I did walk as much as possible and took malox and gas x. Thank you Lord anhd all of you it is gone this morning.Don't know what I would do without this board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I'llsucceed 1 Posted April 29, 2006 Thanks everyone for the help. I did walk as much as possible and took malox and gas x. Thank you Lord anhd all of you it is gone this morning.Don't know what I would do without this board. Just an FYI Typically gas can last up to 2 weeks post-op & sometimes shoulder pain from gas (left shoulder pain) ins't noticed until a week post-op. So you still should keep up the walking as much has possible. Heating pads can alievate as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alisonb 0 Posted April 29, 2006 Get a waterbottle, make it half full with Water and put in a straw. Blow "bubbles" with deep breaths throughout the day. Works like a dream!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted April 29, 2006 Hi SallyJo, I don't really have any advice, but I wanted to say hi and see how things are going. I just got home this morning from getting my band. I told the doctor I was having a lot of stomach cramping and he said it is probably the gas and I need to walk as much as possible to help induce my body to poof. So far, no poof. I can sure feel things rocking and rolling though. Anyway's hope you get to feeling better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystjin 0 Posted April 29, 2006 Never heard the one about the position on the bed or the one of blowing bubbles in a bottle. I'll have to remember thoes when I get banded! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
