jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com 15 Posted April 10, 2012 I had my sleeve done on April 3rd!! I have done great:) the worst of it all I think were the gas pains after surgery(which I am still having). Does anyone no how much longer those last? Lol! I have just joined the sight. I'm excited to talk to everyone, ask questions that I might have. Also, hope to answer some! 1 ChristineS NY reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com 15 Posted April 10, 2012 I had my sleeve done on April 3rd!! I have done great:) the worst of it all I think were the gas pains after surgery(which I am still having). Does anyone no how much longer those last? Lol! I have just joined the sight. I'm excited to talk to everyone' date=' ask questions that I might have. Also, hope to answer some![/quote'] Jennifer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cassieh 136 Posted April 10, 2012 I had my VSG on March 29th and I had terrible gas pains. The very best thing for gas is WALK, WALK, WALK. I cannot stress that enough. Gasx strips work also but not as well as walking. Good luck 1 oneproudpappa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topgun 63 Posted April 10, 2012 Gas X strips will not help post op gas because the post op gas is not within the GI system but outside of it. Post op gas must be assimilated and walking will hasten the elimination of it out of your system. Terrible pain, tho, and each case is different. I have heard that some dr's are better at removing the gas before the end of the procedure than others, too. I had almost no probems with my surgery but I have had it in the past. Awful, awful, awful. I'm so sorry you are having such discomfort. I hope it goes away, soon. Pain meds help, too, so don't be afraid to use them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com 15 Posted April 10, 2012 Gas X strips will not help post op gas because the post op gas is not within the GI system but outside of it. Post op gas must be assimilated and walking will hasten the elimination of it out of your system. Terrible pain' date=' tho, and each case is different. I have heard that some dr's are better at removing the gas before the end of the procedure than others, too. I had almost no probems with my surgery but I have had it in the past. Awful, awful, awful. I'm so sorry you are having such discomfort. I hope it goes away, soon. Pain meds help, too, so don't be afraid to use them.[/quote'] Thank you so much!! I have been walking & it has gotten a lot better! Guess it just takes a little time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com 15 Posted April 10, 2012 I had my VSG on March 29th and I had terrible gas pains. The very best thing for gas is WALK' date=' WALK, WALK. I cannot stress that enough. Gasx strips work also but not as well as walking. Good luck[/quote'] Thank you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aviiva 140 Posted April 10, 2012 I had my surgery on 4/4 the only place that still bothers me is my left shoulder or gas pains of I drink too fast. walking does help. I am glad you are having an easy time. 1 jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com 15 Posted April 11, 2012 I had my surgery on 4/4 the only place that still bothers me is my left shoulder or gas pains of I drink too fast. walking does help. I am glad you are having an easy time. Thank you! How are you doing with your sleeve so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrumpetTinklers 196 Posted April 12, 2012 we're same day sleevers!! & i am seriously having the SAME pains! Esp in my back when I eat - ugh!!! I'm going to ask my surgeon about it on Monday @ my preop appt. How are you doing now? I am doing GREAT! Still a bit weak/tired, but good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mellifluousmp 9 Posted April 12, 2012 we're same day sleevers!! & i am seriously having the SAME pains! Esp in my back when I eat - ugh!!! I'm going to ask my surgeon about it on Monday @ my preop appt. How are you doing now? I am doing GREAT! Still a bit weak/tired, but good! I had mine done on April 3rd as well!!! The discomfort from the gas stayed with me until the day after I got home. I have been walking up and down the house to get all of it out. I can honestly say that was really the ONLY pain I felt during the whole ordeal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4myLuvBugs 2 Posted April 12, 2012 April 3rd sleever as well...its a miracle I never had gas but for some reason I'm still sore on the side of my sleeve...I usually do good with pain after two csections I thought this would be a walk in the park but sheeesh...I never thought about how low my toilet seat was until my first day home... 1 jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com 15 Posted April 12, 2012 we're same day sleevers!! & i am seriously having the SAME pains! Esp in my back when I eat - ugh!!! I'm going to ask my surgeon about it on Monday @ my preop appt. How are you doing now? I am doing GREAT! Still a bit weak/tired' date=' but good! [/quote'] Yayyyy! Mine pains have finally lightened up(I hope). I feel good! I am up to walking a mile since surgery. I guess that is good since I'm only 8 days out from surgery. I'm a little bummed out though. I haven't lost ANY weight in the last 2 days! I don't know what to do. I'm only taking in aprox. 400 calories. Maybe I'm not giving it enough time. Idk... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOMBSHELLY77 5 Posted April 16, 2012 Jen, I was sleeved 4/4 and have lost 8lbs. I was really frustrated-as my cal intake has been around 400per day as well. My nut said that my body is in starvation mode and I actually need more Protein and calories. Hopefully week 2 or 3 I will get my BIG #. We should just relax a little and learn how to use our new tools! Are you getting in your 64 oz Water every day? That has been difficult for me due to nausea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Made It 11 Posted April 16, 2012 Jen, It's okay to get on the scale everyday out of curiousity. But measure your weightloss based on a specific day of the week. For me, it's Wednesdays because I had my surgery on a Wednesday, and I document Wednesday as my weigh in day. Don't get discouraged if you don't lose any day-to-day - look at it week to week.... I'm happy for you and it's only the beginning of a great journey! Be patient, it will happen! 1 jiggyjen1982@yahoo.com reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrumpetTinklers 196 Posted April 16, 2012 Gas pains are GONE I've lost 12.6 lbs since surgery, however, 11.7 have been in the 1st week - my body is in starvation mode I'm guessing. Post op appt tomorrow!! How are you ladies doing? http://stillmadyouonlylostonepound.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
