Almost One Week

[KariGail 0]

I had surgery one week ago and am having major problems with gas...i've walked till I can no longer walk and i'm using the gas-x strips and still no relief....any suggestions on how to get rid of it or how long this will last?

[MinaT 669]

Gas x strips didn't seem to help me much, I need 4 of them to = 1 Gas X Xtra Strength chewables. Maybe try that and also use the med cup (one ounce cup to sip). If I drink out of a water bottle I get too much gas, make sure you sip and walk. I also sat in a rocking chair with my feet up and rocked (so I didn't hurt my belly and used a heat pack on my back, that helped me. I had some serious gas for the first 10-12 days.

[KariGail 0]

Thanks I'll try the chewables! It may be the water bottle too I seem to need to burp everyone....thanks fir the advise!

[allnewme 262]

Is the gas you feel from the surgery itself (abdominal cavity) or is it gas in your stomach? I am trying to mentally prepare for the gas attack. I have surgery on 8/02.