Relieve gas build-up

[janetrupp 2]

I will be 3 weeks post-op this Friday and for the last 3 days I have unbearable gas pains. Sometimes so harsh it makes it hard to stand from a sitting position.

Is this normal ? And how can I relieve myself? I have tried drinking all the Water I can get (usually60-70 oz per day), walking all the time around our island kitchen ( since I have too much discomfort to go out), Apple juice, maalox and gasX.

So far just a little relief but not much. I'm not eating much, usually a little Peanut Butter since the discomfort.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Plus I guess I want to know if this too will pass...

Thanks, Janet

[LR6909 10]

GasX really didn't work well for me try phazyme.

[blackmikeg 1]

I had the same issue, never did take gas x or any pills for it, may have to go to a secret location and get rid of it the old fashion way....lol

[CoffeeAndMagazines 2]

Are you sure it's gas? I thought I was having gas attacks and recently found out it's gallbladder attacks. I have two large stones and need my gallbladder removed. Weight loss surgery can cause gallstones. And then eating fat can trigger a gallbladder attack. If you're not sure whether it's gas, tell your doc about your symptoms and ask for an upper abdominal ultrasound -- that'll suss it out. Hope that's of some possible help...

[janetrupp 2]

No it is gas, since I already had my gallbladder removed years ago. Real low on energy these last few days also.

[MeMeMEEE 206]

I had bad gas a few weeks ago, after eating Beans. I thought for sure it could not have made me have gas for 2 weeks but I asked my Nut and she said it could. I spent alot of time pressing on my tummy to move the gas around and try and push it out. I didn't have any luck with gasx either but found that mint in general settled my stomach and made me feel better. I keep lifesaver mints nearby. Also, how are you bowels moving?

[Noel Bleakney_7513 0]

Try a heating pad it worked wonders for me

[JConz 0]

I am wondering if what i feel is in fact gas? It is kind of a spasm feeling that goes from left to right and gone. I am 6 days post-op. Any info would help me.

[janetrupp 2]

My bowels are not moving to frequent but I am not eating too much. Almost into my 3rd week and I just have spoonful of oatmeal (plain) and Peanut Butter. Not hungry at all just want to get rid of this discomfort.

Thanks all for all your help, Janet

[Browneyedsouljah 5]

Maybe the Peanut Butter is causing the issue. This is the part I am confused about. My surgeon said I wuld be on pureed foods for 4 weeks and then 4 weeks of mushies, then 4 weeks introducing fruits and vegitables. They told me that the PB needed to be thinned out bc it is so sticky. Any thoughts from you sleeve veteran?