gas- a problem on your flight home??

[Shesha 1]

Just wondering if the gas problem after surgery is going to cause me an embarrasing moment on my fight home? How did you deal? Any suggestions?? Should I carry a toy duck with me??

[shutuplena 0]

Toy duck is a good idea...ha ha..My pains didn't start til the 3rd day after surgery...and who knows, maybe you'll be a lucky one and not have any pains. Just be prepared--lots of Gas-X.

[marjon9 6]

My plan for the flight home is just to bring matches. I'll carry them in my shoe.

[sweethot143 2]

marjon, I don't think you'll get on a flight with matches in your shoe!! lol.

and if you light one on a plane, who knows what kind of uproar you will cause.

The day after surgery, my gas pains were pretty bad, but any gas that snuck out, didn't have a smell to it , and I don't think that started until a few days out.

don't worry too much about it, just be prepared for an uncomfortable flight, bring a pillow and one of those neck pillow things with you and wear something super comfortable.

[PatU 0]

I had horrible gas the third day out too and made the mistake of having apple juice on the plane. I thought I was gonna die trying to hold it in. However, the engine noise was so loud I doubt anyone would have noticed anyway. I actually had more trouble with other bathroom issues than gas that day. I was so ready to get home. The discomfort only lasts a couple of days. I also get similar gas pains after a fill and sometimes after certain foods. You soon learn what your body has issues with.

You'll be good to go very soon.

PatU

[Shesha 1]

Thanks everybody! Guess I'll just OD on the Gas X and hope for the best!

[bandiva 0]

Shesha - I had no problems on the flight home. Remember to do a lot of walking. My Dr. said to get up and walk around every 1/2 hour on my flight home. I got up once an hour, otherwise I would have felt people may have stared and pointed! Good luck!

[transformer 1]

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