Water....

[stept04 465]

I started drinking my Water today(I had surgery yesterday) and it seems to be making more gas and gas pains, every time I take a drink I get a real big full feeling then gurgling then gas and pains. Are my sips to big? Or is this just normal? Is it helping relieve the gas? Can this just be a coincidence?

~~~Stephanie

[line-dancer 810]

the gas is the worst part of this whole thing so keep walking and get it moving this is why I recommend you take a stool softner/laxative to get it all moving and out. Keep sipping or popcicles and your heating pad. you don't want to get dehydrated to add to everything else.

[BandtoSleevechick 171]

i want to say i was the same thing but everyone told me to keep sipping so i dont get dehydrated like line just stated.!!

[taylor1989 131]

Maybe too big of sips?

[stept04 465]

the gas is the worst part of this whole thing so keep walking and get it moving this is why I recommend you take a stool softner/laxative to get it all moving and out. Keep sipping or popcicles and your heating pad. you don't want to get dehydrated to add to everything else.

Yes mam, I am taking the stool softeners like you mentioned and I am still sipping on my Water and I added the Popsicle, Thanks for caring.

~~~Stephanie.

[pkchop 58]

I know I have told you this but WALK, WALK, and walk some more. You will be ok! Call if you need me. Did I say walking helps with the gas? LOL Take care of your self.

[Nenny101 27]

I'm on day 5 post op and Gas pains were pretty rough for the first few days. Take a gas aide, keep active by walking and yes... Sip sip sip lol.

You'll start to improve, I am still getting the gas pains but not nearly as severe! Good luck hope you improve soon!

[ksaug21 81]

Definitely keep sipping! You need the Water to help you keep hydrated and to keep moving things through. Everyone says to walk, walk, walk and that defintely helped me.

Congrats on your surgery!!!

[carole6836 23]

I was banded May 3 and still get the gas and bloating as soon as Water or anything comes into my stomach. Downward Dog Yoga pose, bend over ....for me is an instant relief as it helps move the gas alot faster than waiting it out....they told me it will get better today when I went for my first adjustment so I really hope so as I told them the gas and bloating is so bad that I know that my social life is over if this keeps on. Cannot go out gassy like that...its too painful and embarassing...LOL..