Gastric Sleeve

[jennafah 81]

My surgery is scheduled on April 30th and I'm excited and scared at the same time.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I understand! Mine is this coming Monday morning but it has taken me so long to get to this point that I am mostly just ready to get it over with.

Best of luck with your surgery.

[shermcky 4]

Am schedule for the 30th as well. Excited and nervous but so ready for the new beginning.

[jennafah 81]

I can't wait to be done with it either. I'm watching my 600 lb life and it's a little scary.

[Audrey K 3]

I am on day 5 post op. Did you talk to your doctor about the gas? They fill up your belly with gas, and it took 3 days for me to expel it. There is very little pain from the surgery itself, but the gas was a different story for me. Very painful. Keep on the liquids, no matter what.

[jennafah 81]

Wait, the Dr. Fills up your belly with gas? I haven't heard this at all? Why do they do that?

[Audrey K 3]

Yes, but don't panic. It helps your surgeon see things as he works laparoscopically. I didn't know about it either and I Just wanted to make sure you knew.

[jennafah 81]

I had no clue so thanks for telling me. How did you expel it? I meet with him on April 21st so maybe he'll explain it then.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I had no clue so thanks for telling me. How did you expel it? I meet with him on April 21st so maybe he'll explain it then.

Walking and moving is supposed to help with the gas as well as your circulation.

[Audrey K 3]

Inner Surf Girl is right, move move move....and, fart when you can

[jennafah 81]

Inner Surf Girl is right, move move move....and, fart when you can

Day 5 pre op and my gas isn't too bad but are we allowed to take gas x? If so, is that a pill? Cause I tried to take a very tiny sleeping pill and it wasn't able to dissolve in my new tummy till 12 hours later.

[MarceMonster 161]

Inner Surf Girl is right, move move move....and, fart when you can

Day 5 pre op and my gas isn't too bad but are we allowed to take gas x? If so, is that a pill? Cause I tried to take a very tiny sleeping pill and it wasn't able to dissolve in my new tummy till 12 hours later.

Gas- X comes in a pill form, chewable tablets, and strips (dissolvable strips). There may also be a liquid formulation. I have heard from other people who have had the sleeve surgery and they say to make sure you bring gas-x with you to the hospital. Haven't had my surgery yet so I am not sure about all the rules myself. I think your fine to take the strips or even the shareable formulation. Hope you feel better!!!????

[jennafah 81]

Inner Surf Girl is right, move move move....and, fart when you can

Day 5 pre op and my gas isn't too bad but are we allowed to take gas x? If so, is that a pill? Cause I tried to take a very tiny sleeping pill and it wasn't able to dissolve in my new tummy till 12 hours later.

Gas- X comes in a pill form, chewable tablets, and strips (dissolvable strips). There may also be a liquid formulation. I have heard from other people who have had the sleeve surgery and they say to make sure you bring gas-x with you to the hospital. Haven't had my surgery yet so I am not sure about all the rules myself. I think your fine to take the strips or even the shareable formulation. Hope you feel better!!!????

Thanks, I'll be sure to buy the chewable ones tomorrow!