Expected Discomfort?

[Finding Myself 146]

Hey Everybody,

Finally got sleeved last Thursday and did fairly well post op! Had nausea and gas pain but it subsided fairly quickly. I was having some trouble expelling gas so my doctor gave me anti-inflammatories on both Friday and again in Saturday because I was having some severe menstrual cramp-related issues. I was feeling GOOD! I'm sure those drugs started wearing off a bit by yesterday and now I just feel a dull ache. It's kind of in my mid-chest region, and it's like my stomach feels a little sore. I really haven't had any problems with restriction and fluids go down well, but I am gassy.

I know a lot don't really feel any pain but for those that did, is this normal? I guess it's kind of in my mid chest region and maybe left side, under my left breast region.

[massindex 346]

Sounds like gas still. Like all things, this too will subside. Good luck!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

So much gas! Can you use gas x strips? Anywhoooooo, it will soon be a distant memory in the past! Congrats and welcome to The BIG LOSER'S BENCH! :0

[Finding Myself 146]

Thanks guys! I haven't used my gas x strips in a couple of days but sounds like I need to again. Just had some gatorade and some warm home made broth and it goes down well but it feels like it totally displaces gas and then I burp. LOL

[Wheetsin 714]

Sounds to me like residual effects from the CO2 pumping, not stomach gas. If that's the case, Gas-X is a waste of time. Heating pad, movement, and perhaps laying on your left side w/ your knee pulled as close to your chest as you can get it.

[Finding Myself 146]

I think it's a combo of both just because of the burping and gurgling. LOL But I went for a nice long walk this morning and it made a huge difference. I feel better already!