tra0322 20 Posted September 14, 2012 I everyone. I had my sleeve done yesterday, and am home today. Of course I knew there would be abdominal soreness but I feel that what I'm experiencing is more gas pains than anything. I've been walking in hopes of trying to get relief, but so far have not. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ijam75 102 Posted September 14, 2012 GasX strips Sent from my mobile productivity killer. 1 Susie in Lima reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AStephenson 159 Posted September 14, 2012 Hi there- I've been doing research for my own hoped-to-have surgery and read on other forums that gas-X strips have been a big help for other folks right after surgery..maybe you could try them? Have a great day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion509 107 Posted September 14, 2012 I tried gas-x strips but it doesn't help me. walking and burping a lot does. walk walk walk. the pain would be gone. at least 1week post op I don't have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tra0322 20 Posted September 14, 2012 Thanks everyone. Every time I sip Water or my Protein Drink I burp. That's helped a bit as well as walking. I guess I just have to be patient. I may try gas x strips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivaSleeva 17 Posted September 14, 2012 My gas pain didn't come until day 3 and I was told that walking and moving about, but not overexerting was the best and natural way for me to have relief. My body had to rid itself of the gas used for surgery and the more movement I could handle the better I felt. Good luck and congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tra0322 20 Posted September 15, 2012 Should I start on my chewable Multivitamins and chewable Calcium right away once I get home? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion509 107 Posted September 15, 2012 Should I start on my chewable multivitamins and chewable Calcium right away once I get home? My Doctor said nothing until 1st follow up. So I am not taking any Vitamins right now. and he even stopped my Vitamin D which I was taken before. I have follow up on Tuesday so will see what I would be told. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tra0322 20 Posted September 15, 2012 Thanks. I see him Wednesday so I will ask then. My packet doesn't say anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready4change77 88 Posted September 15, 2012 Should I start on my chewable multivitamins and chewable Calcium right away once I get home? I had surgery on Wed & got home from te hospital last night - I have steps to go by that I got from this forum & I had the nutritionist look @ it & she said it looked great & I could stick by it... It says for day 3-14 start chewables Multivitamin, I chose Woman's 1 a day chewable, just took a min ago... But again whatever your Dr said for you to go by... Best of luck to you, I still am in pain but pain pills help.. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tra0322 20 Posted September 15, 2012 My biggest pain seems to be gas pain. Just tried a gas x strip. Hoping for some relief. Supposed to start full liquids tomorrow, but may hold off until Monday. Just managed to eat a sugar free Jello cup. Took a while, but that's ok! Good luck to you as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eat That Frog 53 Posted September 15, 2012 My surgery was 9/10 and I am still slowly passing gas a little bit each day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millboh 13 Posted September 15, 2012 Walking around the house helped me. It will pass. To me gas pain was the worst. Especially when it got up into my shoulder. I did have my mom give me a shoulder massage and that helped too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chenie69 16 Posted September 15, 2012 i had the lap band done and I had gas so bad as well.....I got to thinking and got on my exercise bike for three min. and got everything moving....it worked!!!! I have has so much relief from the bike. now just ride it for a few min to get things moving. but i swear by it !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites