Recovery is a b***h

[newlifeforme1989 5]

GOD WISH I COULD FAST FORWARD THIS part IM 2 DAYS OUT OF SURGERY I FEEL CRAPPY CANT PASS GAS CAN'T KEEP DIWN Water BUT IM WAKING LIKE EVERYBODY KEEP TELLING AN IT HELPS I JUST WANT THIS PAIN TO BE DONE

[LipstickLady 25,682]

It will pass. I promise. Day three was the worst, and then it started improving. By week three, normalcy really starts to set in. Keep walking, keep sipping and get as much sleep as you can!

[newlifeforme1989 5]

Thanks I'm trying **** sleeping is even a b***h how do you know for sure when your full

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Don't try to guess. Measure out 2 or so ounces of your Protein Drink and stop there. You can do that every couple of hours if you want, but your Fluid is much more important. Concentrate on that if you feel no physical hunger and worry about Protein in a week or so. GasX strips were my best friend, by the way!

[Michbrecc 31]

I am 8 days out and feel amazing, it gets better. Gas X is my savior, everyday gets better, I promise.

[A_New_Lily 39]

I was sleeved on the 14th and i passed gas for the first time today. I'm not sure if the Gas X helped but i'm using it.

I also sleep on about 5 pillows, propped up. I wake up every few hours but i don't want to hurt myself. I've had to use a cane to get out of bed and use the toilet.(had it from a previous injury)

I'm getting better and pushing through the pain. I can basically get out of bed without the cane now.

Just give it time. Take your meds, take gas x like crazy, walk as much as you can tolerate. Get enough fluids. Every day is a new step.

I was terrified of all this. I still am kind of scared with the pain, but it really has gotten better with time, and it hasn't been that long.

[Taels2013 33]

Hi, I felt the same way. Like fast forward this NOW! Just walk as much as you can and don't stress about the gas. It will come out and you'll feel so much better. Just keep walking. I don't know if you are at the hospital or at home. If you are at home, you should try to walk outside for at least 5-10 minutes every hour. And focus on drinking Water. Warm water was easier for me and relaxed my belly. I feel for you, I really do. I'm two weeks out and I feel pretty great, considering. Remember you just had a big surgery and chill the hell out.

[Taels2013 33]

P.s. I didn't use gas x and my doctor about had a fit when I mentioned it. The point is to pass the gas not try to get rid of it with more drugs. Your intestines need to wake up, not be calmed down. Just my two cents.

[happytohavethesleeve 9]

Hang in there! Your doing great! I know right now it sucks but it won't be long and you will be so happy! Speedy recovery my friend!

[newlifeforme1989 5]

P.s. I didn't use gas x and my doctor about had a fit when I mentioned it. The point is to pass the gas not try to get rid of it with more drugs. Your intestines need to wake up' date=' not be calmed down. Just my two cents.[/quote']

Omg thank you you might be right

[newlifeforme1989 5]

P.s. I didn't use gas x and my doctor about had a fit when I mentioned it. The point is to pass the gas not try to get rid of it with more drugs. Your intestines need to wake up' date=' not be calmed down. Just my two cents.[/quote']

U might be right

[skinny2be 109]

I swear it gets better!!! I'm almost 3 months out and I feel great. Finally feeling normal. The heating pad was my friend for awhile. It seemed to help with the gas pains and other discomfort. Good luck to you!!!

[newlifeforme1989 5]

I swear it gets better!!! I'm almost 3 months out and I feel great. Finally feeling normal. The heating pad was my friend for awhile. It seemed to help with the gas pains and other discomfort. Good luck to you!!!

Where did you get the healing pad from

[sexyslim2be 11]

You can release gas by leaning on counter top. Promise this will work. Stand there for a while the gas will work its way out!! I had to do this after 2 c sections it works. Hang in there :-) it will pass.

[A_New_Lily 39]

P.s. I didn't use gas x and my doctor about had a fit when I mentioned it. The point is to pass the gas not try to get rid of it with more drugs. Your intestines need to wake up, not be calmed down. Just my two cents.

That's weird because i asked my baratric leader person in the hospital and she said it was okay, lol.

Docs really need to get together and set standards.