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Hello all. . . i was sleeved 5 days ago and have extreme painful gas . . . I am even having trouble drinking anything with out instant gas pain. . . and I am starting to get weak. . . Do you have any suggestions . . . I have been walking but that really doesn't seem to help. . . can I take too much gas-x . . . . I still have a drain tube that is very painful - I am having it removed tomorrow. . . could too much gas cause that sleeve to leak. . . :frown1: Thank you so much in advance for your help

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butterfly...come back into chat!

By the way...I was sleeved 5 days ago also. I'm still dealing with a lot of gas. All I do is burp all day long.

I've been using gas x a lot also.

Keep walking...I think it definitely helps.

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Goodlife, are you feeling like you are past the worst part yet? I haven't had to take any gas x but I burp ALOT and my incisions are itchy. I can take bigger sips than before also. just wondering.Carla:confused1:

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When you sip, try your best not to let any air go down with it. Are you talking Nexium or Prilosec...it is for heartburn but helps with the gas as well. And as the other posters have said, walk. Try not to lay down when you are drinking. There is less gas if you sit up. hope this helps.

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Goodlife, are you feeling like you are past the worst part yet? I haven't had to take any gas x but I burp ALOT and my incisions are itchy. I can take bigger sips than before also. just wondering.Carla:confused1:

This evening I can say yes..I'm feeling much better. Not nearly as sore as I was but I'm still burping like crazy. My incisions are itchy too but that's good cause it means they're healing.

As the day goes on I can take in more at one time. I started on my Protein shakes today...6 oz at a time - 14 grams of Protein each. I've managed to drink three today plus sipping on Water all day. I can tell it's going to be a struggle for me to get in all of the protein.

I tried adding a pack of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored protein to a bottle of crystal light and it was disgusting.

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Have you tried a heating pad? Several people have used a heating pad on the areas that are painful, and say it helps tremendously.

I used Gas X strips. It does get better. Hang in there, and talk to your doctor tomorrow if they have any other suggestions.

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I totally agree with tiffy.. I used the heating pad the first week post op and it was a tremendous help. I think it made my gas pains leave quicker bc of surgeries I have had in the past and the gas pain lingered for weeks. After being sleeved I haven't used any gas x since week one. Good luck and remember to keep walking, easy stretching and deep breathing even tho I know it hurts!

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