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Hello I had my surgery 2 days ago and I'm having roughly 2 cups of tea a day, plenty of squash, and milk.. But I'm only having like 1 small yogurt and a small portion of Soup? ? Is that enough?? I'm hating this gas pain it's really getting me down!! Any tips on how to get rid? Also can I eat soup and drink straight away cuz it's fluids or do I have to count soup as food and wait 45 mins?? Thanks xxxx

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stick to Protein Shakes, teas and Water track everything.. you don't want to get dehydrated it's really bad. This is a time for healing don't worry about weight loss here get EAS makes a 40 gr Protein Shake and they are good. take a stool softener and laxative and get things out of there and the gas will go. milk of magnesima works fast and no cramps..its all up hill from here

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It's often very hard to get in enough fluids right after surgery. Because you're on liquids right now, you don't have to wait to drink. You're pretty much drinking everything anyway. When I was early on, I kept some Water with me so I could sip constantly.

As far as the gas pain, I'm going to assume you mean from the surgery itself. During the surgery they pump your abdominal cavity full of air to expand it and make it easier for them to move around. This is are isn't in your digestive tract so gas meds won't help it. Walking is the best way to help your body reabsorb it faster. Some people find a heating pad can help ease the discomfort, too.

Hang in there!

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I concur with missy, walk, walk, walk. I think I was told to drink 1oz every 15mins, so that means sip,sip,sip.

You are still swollen from surgery, so it can be tough.

You'll start feeling better every day.

Good Luck!

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I agree... Walk tons!!!! Get that gas out. Maybe try some gas x too. :)

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Keep drinking the Water, broth and walk. I had my surgery on the 10th of may and I thought I was doing good and on the 14th was in the ER for dehydration, I felt like I had a brick on my chest. But they said I was not drinking enough, after spending 24 hours in the hospital I am feeling so much better. But also use sugar free popsicles they became my life line. Keep your head up it does get better.

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Walk walk and then walk some more

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stick to Protein shakes' date='teas and Water track everything.. you don't want to get dehydrated it's really bad. This is a time for healing don't worry about weight loss here get EAS makes a 40 gr Protein shake and they are good. take a stool softener and laxative and get things out of there and the gas will go. milk of magnesima works fast and no cramps..its all up hill from here[/quote']

I just started my liquid diet before surgery.so u took pill stool softner and milk mag everyday my nutrritent said liquid stool softner.but I have milk mag. Already so if that works I wont buy none they also say walkin ,20min aday to help with gas

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