3 days after surgery (Oct 21) and so much gas!

[1000000 2]

Hi everyone! I just got the sleeve done 3 days ago, and I am struggling. I'm in so much pain, because of the gas stuck in my stomach area. I've talked to a few people about the recovery but they all say it wasn't too painful and a fast recovery. I'm feeling in the odds because of this. I'm almost starting to feel a little regretful. I just got really hungry today, but my body doesn't too well with liquids, so I'm drinking maybe 2-4oz of apple juice a day.

I just got discharged from the hospital for the first day, so I feel more comfortable that I'm home now.

Also, this might be a little bit of a TMI, but I woke up to having my period after surgery. The nurses joked with me saying, "boy, when it rains, it sure does pour, huh?"

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Walk, walk, walk and sip, sip, sip. You don't want to end up back in hospital with dehydration. It does get easier and each day is much better than the previous one. Mix the apple juice with the same ounces of Water, don't drink it neat.

You have been through a massive operation and its very early days. Give it time. You CAN do this!

Hugs and congratulations!!

[Ray92 91]

6 days out now. The gas is starting to get better now. I am forcing myself to walk everyday and taking the gas chewing tablets.

TMI: my poop looks weird and I am not sure if I should be concerned.

[bradin9855 0]

I was sleeved the same day. How are you doing?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@Ray92 - weird how?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@1000000 - There is no option in this. You have to at least sip Water. 2 -4 ounces a day is not enough. This is the time to challenge yourself. Walk and sip, walk and sip. Some have found gas x strips helpful. If you get dehydrated you will only feel worse.

[Ray92 91]

@@BLERDgirl This was a few days post op. I was having a little bit of runs and it was a little dark. Back to normal now!

[goingtoskinny soon 9]

OMG, I had such terrible gas pain after my VGS on 10/29/15. I took no narotics in the hospital or out. I walked and took lots of Gas X. I also realized all the things they tell you to drink are sugar free. My body had a really hard time with the sugar alcohols. Once I stopped, the pain improved. Just in case someone else is struggling