Another gas related question...

[ericajs85 0]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the forums, but I'm so glad I found this site, the information from everyone's experience is invaluable.

Anyway, I had my surgery this past thursday (April 12) and I just want to make sure that what I'm experiencing is normal...

I've been having a lot of gas, not really coming out the rear end, but feeling the need to burp a lot without really being able to, which gets quite uncomfortable and almost constant gas-y noises coming from my stomach area...Just had my first BM today, and took some gas-x, which has helped a bit, but I just want to see if everyone else has had these issues.

Thanks!

Erica

[fernandoandme 0]

I had my surgery on Monday 4/9-- I felt the same way!! I was pretty sure I would explode;) It got better by Thursday. Are you feeling hungry? I am so full--I'm having a hard time drinking my Protein Shakes.< /p>

[ericajs85 0]

I'm not hungry, actually I feel quite full...I'm on a Clear Liquids diet until tomorrow and then i start Protein Shakes and other stuff. Mentally, I'm starving! lol I would love to binge on many, many things right now...I really didn't realize how big of a change this would be mentally, but I'm looking forward to seeing the pounds disappear!

[JeninCO 0]

Erica, I was just banded Thursday too and I experienced exactly the same thing, even down to my first poo today! It's awful, but I'm told it will pass!

[dislexi 1]

During laproscopic surgery they usually pump gasses into your belly to seperate your organs and make room for the surgical tools. There are some RN's on this site who will hopefully chime in. I remember this stage so well. The first night I would pass a tiny amount of gas and rejoice but the bib "breakthrough" was 36-48 hours out. My husband took me to my post op 2 days after surgery. His car is really low to the ground and I was so uncomfortable but when I stepped out of it I passed gas for about 4 seconds! I can only wish the same for you, and soon. I took Gas X chewables (and still do) . Gas seems to be an ongoing problem. This is not based on medical or technical knowledge but I picture my empty stomach (the large part) as being a vessle to form/collect gas.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Verrrrrry normal! You WANT to burp and fart up a storm!

[fernandoandme 0]

How long does the gas last? I feel like I'm always walking around needing to burp or heaven forbide...fart!! i took some Gas x today and went for a walk...I feel a little better. I'm ready to EAT! I am sooo hungry (and by that I mean mentally hungry?!) for popcorn and white cake with white, frosting and coconut (picture a pepperidge farm cake)..ahhhhhhhh

[tinybelle 0]

ME TOO!!! Banded on 4/12 also. Had my 1st poop yesterday. But having the same gas issues. More now in my back region than anywhere else. Feeling Hungry TOO!!! I think I now know what my DH means when he says " There's more room on the outside than there is on the inside"-- so Let -R-Rip. I have been. ....not so lady like, but certainly feels good. Don't know what to do about that tomorrow at work. Any suggestions?

[ajlmom40 0]

My doctor said gas was normal and to incorporate more Fiber into my diet. I have been banded for about 6 months now and still have frequent problems with gas. Gas-x doesn't always help. Sometimes it will last for 2-3 days before I get any relief. Grrrr!