Five Days Post Op

[pattiV 0]

Had gastric sleeve five days ago. My main problem is GAS! I swear I am going to explode. I have taken gas x but you can only take 4 tabs a day. It shells for awhile than I am hit with severe gas pains again. I can't drink Water or eat. I am miserable. I have walked every day. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[DIRTYMESKIN 33]

Get gasx strips

[pattiV 0]

Is that better then the tablets?

[Back~To~Amy 307]

Yeah, Gas X strips. They gave me 2 or 3 at a time multiple times a day in the hospital. I don't think there is a limit on them. Also, walk, walk and walk some more. It helps. Best of luck to you. I hope you feel better real soon.

[DIRTYMESKIN 33]

Way better they desolve on ur tounge

[pattiV 0]

Ok I will get some. Thanks for the advise. Day 4 by far was the worst day ever. I think I am getting dehydrated. I try to drink but can't cuz I am so full of air. I try to suck on sf popsvicles and today started drinking warm Water which seems to help with the foam in my throat. The incisions are healing great. Just the gas, I will conquer this( I hope). W hen you are full of gas it is hard to breath.

[DIRTYMESKIN 33]

Ive ,been there trust me for dehydratiion check see if u can have gatorade G2

[pattiV 0]

I did drink pedi lite today and that got rid of the nasty Migraine that I got from dehydration as well as a low grade fever. I will try Gatorade too. Thanks. I am scared at what my life is going to be like since this gas is so bad. I just hope it goes away.

[Back~To~Amy 307]

It will get better and you will be so happy you had this surgery. You are still in the very early stages of healing and it seems to be a time of emotional ups and downs for most people. Know that what you are feeling both physically and mentally is totally normal and one day it will all be a remote memory.

Take care!