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I had surgery Friday morning. I'm still in the hospital. Anybody have a lot of gas in the stomach? Increases gas since they made me drink Protein shakes. I'm still in a little bit of pain.

All suggestions welcome.

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I know you're still in the hospital, but ask someone to bring you Gas-X strips. And walk around as much as you can. :)

Good luck, and I hope you have a speedy recovery!

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Walking around will be the best. After 3-4 days it will get MUCH better!

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Air used in surgery is trapped in your abdominal cavity. The more you move around, the faster it will absorb into your gut, allowing you to "release" it. And, it feels sooooo good!

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Air used in surgery is trapped in your abdominal cavity. The more you move around' date=' the faster it will absorb into your gut, allowing you to "release" it. And, it feels sooooo good!

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This is so true! Gas X won't help except in your mind because its not in your intestines. They inflate your abdomen so they have more room to move around. The air or gas has to be absorbed by your cells. So walk, walk, walk and you'll feel better faster! Best wishes!

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This is so true! Gas X won't help except in your mind because its not in your intestines. They inflate your abdomen so they have more room to move around. The air or gas has to be absorbed by your cells. So walk' date=' walk, walk and you'll feel better faster! Best wishes![/quote']

I concur :) I was sleeved 3 weeks ago. Walking is the best remedy ever. Yes, for me it hurt to walk but it's worth the gas feeling going away :)

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