Three days post op with questions

[bettyblueberry 2]

Hi everyone I'm new here. I had RNY Friday and I noticed that every time I'm up and moving around I get bad gas pain in my chest like I need to burp but can't. It eventually goes away or a little bubble comes up. Is this normal? I also feel like I get a little shortness of breath when this happens. Thanks for any feedback.

[phil2912 22]

This is VERY normal and will pass eventually. I was told that the best thing to do for gas is walk walk walk!

Congratulations btw and wishing you nothing but a speedy recovery, fantastic results, happiness and a healthy, fulfilling future!

[MzBree 0]

Yes this is normal. While you are in surgery they fill you with air to help be able to see things a little better. Your body is just trying to get out whatever is left.

[bettyblueberry 2]

Thank you both. The other thing that's been happening to me is my face gets red and hot but the rest of my body feels cold. I'm wondering if this is hormones since mind were always out of whack.

[golden39 10]

HI bettyblueberry

Very normal on the gas - this well even refer pain up into your shoulders - you can try GasX strips - they helped me along with walking, walking oh.....and walking

The feeling of your face getting hot is most likely hormonal or even blood pressure changes as your body is getting used to the difference in intake now (decreased calories, decreased salt etc). Make sure you drink your Water as this is very important. The number one reason for Gastric By-pass patients to return to hospital and get admitted is dehydration and this can make you feel like this as well. The cold thing is something that I experience almost all the time now - so weird as I used to be warm all the time (extra insulation ) and now I can hardly get warm - this must be the reduced calorie intake and my body conserving what is can for metabolism.

Of course, as a nurse I always say....if the symptoms continue more than a day or so you should always check it out with your doc. They would much rather you call and check in then end up in the E.R! Congratulations and good luck!