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I'm 3 days post- op.. Feeling ok just a lil sore at my big incision which I knw is normal.. But I'm having gas and bloating in my stomach which makes it hard to drink. How long does this last? Any suggestions to help it pass?

Thanks!

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Thanks I just took some gas-x stripes and walk a lil has help.. It just makes me scared to drink.. :-(

Thanks again- good luck also

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What the others said - BUT I honestly think that swelling is the real culprit, as the stomach starts resuming it's "normal" activity the swelling makes what little gas is produced feel like a whole lot. I think the answer is just to wait it out, take whatever relives the immediate discomfort but it will just take time.

We all wish you the best and much success as you start your new adventure!

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Thank you... But how do I get in all my Water and Protein Shakes if the gas occurs mostly when I drink?

Very, very slowly. As I stated, it WILL get better. Just keep sipping and sipping, the Protein is NOT all that important right now, the water IS. I don't hold to the "drink so many ounces per day" camp, I recommend that you drink enough so your are passing urine regularly and that it is clear to slightly tinted, not orange or (god forbid) brown.

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That was the worst part for me was the gas pain. I had no other pain, but the gas. THAT IS NO JOKE!!!

Nothing really helped me, but time. I think it was like day 4 or 5 when it broke lose! Then I had diahrreah for a week! I was happy tho. It made me feel so much better to get that pressure off my stomach.

I hope you feel better. I know it will get better. Hang in there!

Kelly :)

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Thanks Rootman an Kelly.... I'm just going keep sipping as much as I can... I have been to the bathroom so I guess I'm getting a descent amount in... I so appreciate the advice..

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I am on day two and everytime I sip it's like I am swallowing bubbles. I just have to take it very slow. It's 530 pm and I am almost finished with the first bottle of Water, not great nut at least I am getting some down between naps

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I am on day two and everytime I sip it's like I am swallowing bubbles. I just have to take it very slow. It's 530 pm and I am almost finished with the first bottle of Water, not great nut at least I am getting some down between naps

Do you still have your IV? I had mine until the morning of day 3.

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Do you still have your IV? I had mine until the morning of day 3.

I'm on day 6 post op and today has been my best day - I haven't used any gas x strips today.

I do have to take the pepcid 2 x a day - it helps.

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No iv because I am home already. I just finished a

16.9 oz bottle of Water and I'm not done yet for today. Not bad for my first day home I guess?

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