Gas Pain

[mverges 15]

So I was sleeved yesterday! I'm doing ok. I think the gas is what's hurting the most. I feel so full and bubbly. Not normal fullness. When does it stop or go away? I know it just all depends. I'm trying to walk as much as I can.

[phillygirl8133 74]

I'm 5 days post op and felt the same I took gas x and colace and my tummy went down I took pics I wish I could show u the difference it did lol but I still have the gas issue but I'm not bloated

[mverges 15]

Thanks! Yeah, it's such a strange feeling to have all of that air inside.

[phillygirl8133 74]

Thanks! Yeah' date=' it's such a strange feeling to have all of that air inside.[/quote']

I know it's terrible let me ask u does your belt still hurt cause mine does and I use a pillow to hold it

[CdnExpat 49]

So I was sleeved yesterday! I'm doing ok. I think the gas is what's hurting the most. I feel so full and bubbly. Not normal fullness. When does it stop or go away? I know it just all depends. I'm trying to walk as much as I can.

Congratulations... it gets better from here, and feels worth it as those numbers shrink.

Any abdominal surgery can have this effect, and this particular one for sure. Also, if the surgery was done laparoscopically, you were pumped full of CO2 to make room for the instruments. Serious bloating and gas are the result. Walking, as you're doing helps move things along, and as you feel better physically, spending about 10 minutes at a time (3-4 x per day) on your elbows and knees with your butt in the air also helps. Not exactly elegant, but it is effective.

CE

[mverges 15]

I feel like every time I take a sip and swallow, I hear a big gurgle noise. And it's uncomfortable. I'm guessing this is normal bc I was sleeved yesterday?

[Darla5060 68]

I feel like every time I take a sip and swallow, I hear a big gurgle noise. And it's uncomfortable. I'm guessing this is normal bc I was sleeved yesterday?

Totally normal. The pain should subside by day 3, but the gurgling lasts for a while.