Post-op Gas Pains

[Junebug36 154]

How long do the post-op gas pains typically last? They are pretty bad 2 days out. I have been walking for 15 minutes every hour...taking Gas-X and pain meds. I feel like I cant take a deep breath because of it. I know this is all normal, but am curious how long it lasts?

[enjoythetime 1,457]

Everyone is different, but mine lasted for about 5-7 days. It does get better! You will start to see the light shortly! Hang in there and congrats on the start of your new life!!

[chrissy10 159]

I want to say that mine lasted about a week. It was really bad the first couple of days and then lightened up. I hope you start feeling better soon.

[cellibelli 1]

<p>How long do the post-op gas pains typically last? They are pretty bad 2 days out. I have been walking for 15 minutes every hour...taking Gas-X and pain meds. I feel like I cant take a deep breath because of it. I know this is all normal, but am curious how long it lasts?</p>

Please forgive my ignorance ... I'm preparing to be banded in Aug. Why is taking Gas-X post op recommended? I know there is "inflation" during the surgery, but that's just the abdominal cavity and not in the digestive track. Thanks in advance for the enlightenment.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Ask somebody to rapidly karate chop your neck and shoulders a few times a day and walk walk walk.

[Junebug36 154]

I wondered the same thing, cellibelli. Apparently you end up absorbing the gas. weird, I know. I'm feeling a little better now...sipping warm tea helps. I hope I'm past the worst part. I am still not hungry..at all. My stomach was growling for food on the way to surgery. Now, not a peep from it..lol.

[LadyDiva618 359]

My Pain gas last me 5 days I had left shoulder pain too due the gas. Gas X help little bit for me but I use Therema Care heating pad for the shoulder pain. Best investment ever! Remember to walk, walk and walk. Good Luck

[Junebug36 154]

So third day out...feeling much better..sore, but I got a lot of gas out last night..heh

[cellibelli 1]

A musical evening! I'm kinda looking forward to it (gas) ... I live in a house full of men - how they love to expel gas and giggle. Well, guess who's gonna be giggling.

[Junebug36 154]

I know, right? It's okay for hubby to do it, but when I do it, I get a shocked look. Haha.

[bluegudren 156]

My husband calls me the butt bugler ! And the human jet stream! Lol. The gas hasn't gone away in 6 months!

[Junebug36 154]

6 months?!? OMG. Is it still painful? It gives me random sharp pains through out the day.

[bluegudren 156]

Oh NO! It's not the gas from the surgery. Your body changes after the band. You become very burpy and GASSY! Not sure why, but it's very common.

[Junebug36 154]

Haha, good to know!

[Junebug36 154]

Every time I think the gas pains are gone, they return with a vengeance...ugh. Starting to wonder if it's the Protein Shakes.