Post surgery gas pain!

[ArtSmartInNH 9]

Hi All,

I had my surgery early this morning (4/21 @7am) and gas pressure has been pretty horrible at times. I'm walking and trying to lay on my side regularly... Any other suggestions or tips?

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

You're doing it! It just has to naturally be released, and the more you walk, the better. Not miles and miles, mind you, but when you feel uncomfortable, walk some more. Just keep moving, every once in awhile. It'll pass. All the best.....

[Nikkidoodlebug 120]

@@ArtSmartInNH the gas pains were the worst!! Just have some one beat on your back and it helps a lot at least for a little bit. It will get better. Good luck!

[bamagirl 31]

Congratulations on your surgery! These first days are tough, but completely doable, you will be amazed how quickly you will recover and begin learning to adjust to your new life. The gas pains should subside soon. I'm newly sleeved (4/8) and know how uncomfortable those first days are. You can do this! Hang in there- walking is the best thing to move that gas out.

[Cars 27]

Yes I to laid on my side, got up and walked for a bit, I burped a lot after sipping mostly, but actual passing gas seemed better if I was sitting on the toilet. It's been 8 days and I don't feel gassy anymore.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

@@ArtSmartInNH also try some heating pads in your painful areas. But for the most part walking and releasing are the two best methods.. as well as time.

[KalelsWifey 318]

I feel your pain! Been out if surgery. For nearly 12h and feeling unbelievably horrible with the gas, other than that I am so good been drinking and walking.. so what's the deal, why do I feel so lousy?!?

I feel your pain! Been out if surgery for nearly 12h and feeling unbelievably horrible with the gas, other than that I am so good been drinking and walking.. so what's the deal, why do I feel so lousy?!?

[gaga_and_glitter 5]

I have a lot of gas issues still. 2 weeks out, Gas X is my best friend most times.

While in the hospital the nurse gave me some gas relief meds too. That helped with the walking, and such.

Edited April 23, 2015 by gaga_and_glitter

[KalelsWifey 318]

I asked them for gas x and they said they have patients pass it on their own... it's making me very moody right now bc other than the excessive gas feeling I feel OK...