This Belching / Gas Is Killing Me

[Liliana Arleen 173]

So today is my day 9 post op and I have this horrible belching that doe snot stop I heard the gas gets better after a week of the surgery . Even if I don't drink I am having this issue. And yes I am on Nexium for now twice a day to see if it helps but is not helping I s horrible because I still in my post op liquid diet and I can't even have my broth because of this discomfort I need help!! Also I still have not had a bowel movement and I am taking colace as it was prescribed and nothing yet. When I can expect to have one after this surgery? TIA

[KateMarie 15]

I had terrible gas too. It ended up to be a lactose intolerance. Are you doing a lot of dairy?

[iegal 460]

I am so sorry you are having such a rough time. You need to talk to your surgeon to get a stronger PPI and let him/her know about lack of bowel movements. But, TMI - I only had one about once a week postop remember than little input equals little output. A softener helps depending on how far out you are. Walking helps with the gas, really.

Yes, lactose intolerant for first three months too, this could be upsetting you. Discuss with a medical professional. You are learning the new you and this is not always an easy path. Learn what you can do now and then later when stable, reintroduce some problem foods/liquids as you move along in this journey.

At about 6 months out I was totally normal minus the quantity I could eat. I had learned new habits and new ways of eating. So, understand this is a process now. Wishing you the best and hoping you find answers soon.

[Liliana Arleen 173]

I had terrible gas too. It ended up to be a lactose intolerance. Are you doing a lot of dairy?

Yes I am drinking only lactose free fat free milk,no other dairy products

[Liliana Arleen 173]

I am so sorry you are having such a rough time. You need to talk to your surgeon to get a stronger PPI and let him/her know about lack of bowel movements. But, TMI - I only had one about once a week postop remember than little input equals little output. A softener helps depending on how far out you are. Walking helps with the gas, really.

Yes, lactose intolerant for first three months too, this could be upsetting you. Discuss with a medical professional. You are learning the new you and this is not always an easy path. Learn what you can do now and then later when stable, reintroduce some problem foods/liquids as you move along in this journey.

At about 6 months out I was totally normal minus the quantity I could eat. I had learned new habits and new ways of eating. So, understand this is a process now. Wishing you the best and hoping you find answers soon.

I will for sure talk about this with surgeon on my ext appointment ,thank you so your advise =)