How much walking?

[JessS 25]

Hey guys. The big day is tomorrow!! Check-in at 9am.

Got a question. I know walking is one of the things you must do for gas pain post-OP. So I was wondering how much walking you guys were able to manage right after surgery and how often?

[kimmykimIN66 14]

I walked the hallway at the hospital several times....then I asked to go home early...just walk as much as you feel you can. Was very little pain and little gas

Goodw luck you got this!!

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi Jess, congratulations on your surgery! When I woke up and felt like I needed to pee I took my IV pole with me up and down the hallway adding a little more each time. I'd never been an overnight patient in a hospital before so I was very nervous and so excited to have the band. So I'd get up, hit the loo then trek on down to the nurse's station and back. By morning I was doing quite a few laps. You will do great! Just keep doing what you can and resting then doing it again. Your body will thank you.

[JessS 25]

Thanks guys. Surgery went well. The first day I had considerable shoulder pain from the gas, but it feels 80% better today. What worked for me is walking, plus a heat pad whenever I sat down, plus some milk of magnesia to help my body with any narcotic related Constipation and gas.

[Multifacet 66]

Happy you did well and that you no longer need me to chime in, ha! Keep us posted!

Edited May 6, 2014 by Multifacet