1 day post-op and the gas PAIN...

jeejee · May 31, 2007

Hello everyone,

I had surgery performed on May 29. I feel... okay, but my stomache is bloated, and the gas pain is unbearable at times. Does anyone have any advice for me? When does the bloating and gas pain go away? I look like someone who is 7 months pregnant :phanvan Help!!!

Is there anyting that I can drink or eat for the gas? BTW... I am not hungry at all.

mdrai · May 31, 2007

Hi! I was banded yesterday, too!

The gas hit me this afternoon... ugh... I took a gas-x strip awhile ago and am waiting for it to kick in... 'til then... as Shrek says, "better out than in!"

I'm also sore today, mostly on my right side... it hurts to move, bend, twist... walk! But I am. sleeping hasn't been so hot, either... <shrug>... it's all part of the process!

I'm not "hungry" either, but don't want to dehydrate, so always have an 8-oz cup of something nearby to sip, sip, sip. It takes me up to 2 hrs to drink a Protein shake! Amazing! That's the only thing I'm trying to get in is the 70 g pro/day... + Water... that's it for now.

Good luck!

jeejee · May 31, 2007

Thanks Mdari! I am so sore, and I can't seem to eat anything.. I know I have to eat but the gas pain makes eating uncomfortable. The only food that I can "tolerate" is sugar free jello... Any suggestions? by the way-- what kind of Protein Shake are you drinking?

tammy vankirk · May 31, 2007

the more you move around the better you will be. i know it hurts but that is the only way to get it out.

jeejee · May 31, 2007

Thanks everyone! I will tryto be more patient

prepster · May 31, 2007

PASS GAS!

Get on all fours and stick your bum in the air! Really move on the floor. I'm telling you, it really helped me let it rip! Also, chew sugarless gum -- gets digestive juices going and helps pregnant women pass gas!

davies · May 31, 2007

Pepermint tea worked for me as I had wind for 3 days post op & i honestly thowt i would never stand straight again!!!

Mickey_1969 · May 31, 2007

Another thing I found to help deal with the pain and gas is heat bags.

Cheers

mgh1965 · May 31, 2007

It all helps...

Peppermint tea, gas-x & heat pacs.... stick that bum in the air & walk.

I still have shoulder / gas pain after more than 2 weeks, and it's worse first thing in the morning, but finally am able to sleep thru the night.

Have lost 14 kg's so far... so it's all been worth it.

Keep your chin up & know we are all on your side !!

Iluvharleys · May 31, 2007

The more Water you drink, and the more you walk the better it gets. If you have shoulder pain, use a heating pad. It gets better with each day.

Susan3343 · May 31, 2007

I agree with all that was said above. I posted the same thing that you did on about day 3 post op. Mine hit me in the shoulder and it was HORRIBLE! As painful as it might seem to move around....you gotta move. I really didnt have much pain from surgery ....it was all gas pain. I do however caution chewing gum. My Dr said no gum because if you accidently swallow it (which I did the other night) that it could block the stoma. I dont have restriction yet and had no problems with a blockage after swallowing it but it scared me enough to where I wont chew gum again.

Good luck

Susan

marvinjohn · May 31, 2007

try gas-x strips

jeejee · May 31, 2007

Thank you so much to all of you. Everything that was posted is exactly how I'm feeling. The shoulder pain, not able to stand up straight- all symptoms that I have. Mickey I tried the heat pads and it helped!! Woohoo! I was letting it out (sorry for being so informative). I will also try the perpermint tea the the walking on all four.. interesting! Thanks everyone!