1st day out of hospital

[anialw 1]

Hi everyone,

I just had surgery yesterday and am home tonight. It went well, however the gas is really bad and the feeling of bowel cramping. Obviously the general stomach area is sore, but I'm managing with the pain meds. I did read that Gas-X strips are very helpful as is Miralax for a bowel movement. Any advice for a newbie?

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

Congratulations on a successful surgery! The Gas-X strips help for gas within your stomach, for trapped gas in your shoulders/back etc. walking and a heating pad helped a bunch.

My doctor said Miralax if I needed, but I wound up being ok in that area.

Good luck!

[anialw 1]

Thank you!

trying to walk as much as I can around the house since its 100 degrees outside and we have a heat wave.

[chandi_d 48]

Walking around your house will get rid of that gas. It's from the surgery. Just remember..better out than in lol. Congrats on your new sleeve.

[Ljones1 48]

Congratulations and best of success to you!