Recent post-op

vangreg · June 6, 2006

Howdy,

I just came out of surgery a week ago tomorrow. I have been trying so hard to stay true to the post-op directions, but I feel that I don't have a true grasp of what I am supposed to do. Like-am I supposed do only have my liquid diet at meal times? When I do eat, should I eat an ounce, wait a while then continue? I have been having a terrible time with the gas pain and with burping any time I eat or drink. Can you guys please give me any helpful hints that you have learned?

Thanks,

Vanessa:help:

LapBandit · June 6, 2006

Well, the first thing I'd say is that you need to discuss the eating with your doctor. It's important to do things the way they need you to. Each doctor seems to have a little different strategy so I don't want to tell you the wrong thing.

I had TERRIBLE gas pain, mainly in my shoulder. I used chewable Gax X and a hot Water bottle. It took me a few days to figure this out and I wish I'd have figured it out sooner because it really helped. Walking also helps get that gas out of you, as well as the "other" way people relieve gas...you know...hey, it helps!

Hang in there...it took me a week or two before I felt like I was getting the hang of things!