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Hey everyone! I had my gastric sleeve surgery on Thursday, December 19th. I got home a little while ago and am feeling pretty good. The only real issue I'm have is the pains in my chest from all of the gas. Does anyone any tips for my first week...including gas pains, what to eat, etc

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Wow, you weren't in the hospital for very long!! I had my sleeve on Monday December 16 and didn't get home until Wednesday the 19th. I had some chest, back and shoulder pain from the gas. The meds in the hospital helped quite a bit with that but I was also told to get up and walk around to release the gas. I also heard you should use Gas-X strips. I bought some but didn't have to use them.

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Yeah my surgery went really well other to ham a little gas pain so they let me go home after just 24 hours!

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For me the gas pains in my abdomen weren't relieved with Gas-X or pain pills - the thing that helped me most was walking. I started by pacing in my condo then gradually moved to the parking lot and walking around the complex.

Best of luck to you!!!!

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WOW, that WAS quick! Glad you're doing well. You are the same height and about the same pre-surgery weight as me. Good luck in the days to come. Happy recuperating!:)

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