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Post-op Day 3 - so much gas build up in chest!

Sunshine8946

By Sunshine8946, in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

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Sunshine8946    44

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Hello All,

I had surgery on Monday, 2/22. Everything went well. My only "ugh" about the whole thing is the gas build up in my abdomen, chest, shoulders, and neck. While in the hospital I did just about 10,000 steps between the day of surgery and the next day to keep the gas moving (I brought my Fitbit). Now I am home and still pacing our hallways but I cannot get comfortable. How long should I expect these gas pains to last?

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Inner Surfer Girl    12,015

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I am so sorry you are experiencing this. For me, gas was the worst part of the experience. I don't remember how long it took but walking really is the most effective way to alleviate it.

Also, try raising your hands over your head.

A hot pad was helpful for me, too, especially on my shoulder.

Believe it or not, this will be a distant memory soon.

Just keep sipping and walking!

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Inner Surfer Girl    12,015

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Thanks @@Inner Surfer Girl! I will push through this... Just need to get out of my own head and realize his pain is tolerable even if it feels awful at times. The end results will be worth it! How far out are you? Any regrets?

You can do this. You are stronger than you know.

I was sleeved April 20 and couldn't be happier.

To use a cliche, the only regret I have is not doing it sooner.

You are absolutely right that the biggest obstacle to our success, but also the biggest asset to our success is the organ that wasn't operated on: our brain.

Just keep reminding your self that this is temporary and the only way you will heal is to go through it.

Focus on walking/moving, sipping, and rest.

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sonnflowur    15

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I had surgery on 2/23 and today I feel horrible. Bloating, nauseous, and a lot of abdominal muscle pain. Today I can say I regret what I have done to myself but I know this will pass. Trying to stay positive and focused.

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Andi's mom    11

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I had surgery on 2/23 and today I feel horrible. Bloating, nauseous, and a lot of abdominal muscle pain. Today I can say I regret what I have done to myself but I know this will pass. Trying to stay positive and focused.

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Hang in there,hopefully it will get easier every day. I was only 1 day before you and understand the pain you're speaking of, I did take pain meds in the hospital but not at home. I have not regretted this yet and hopefully I won't. You just had major surgery so please allow yourself some time to heal! Take care! ❤️

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jj7481    363

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Get some Gas-X. Gas-x worked wonders for me. I had gas build up and bloating a few days after being released. Symptoms subsided within 8 hours.

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Sunshine8946    44

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I had surgery on 2/23 and today I feel horrible. Bloating, nauseous, and a lot of abdominal muscle pain. Today I can say I regret what I have done to myself but I know this will pass. Trying to stay positive and focused.

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i know the exact pain you are feeling! Today I finally had some relief, still in a bit of pain but so much better than day 3 and 4. Hang in there and keep walking! It's moves the gas along. Good luck

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Sunshine8946    44

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Hi I also had surgery 2/22 and know exactly what you were feeling. It was almost completely gone by this afternoon so it should be done soon!

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That is awesome that it is almost gone for you! I still have quite a bit... I am calling the doctor Monday to see if I can try Gas-X. Have you started your Protein drinks? Are you getting them down ok?

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Sunshine8946    44

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I started on Thursday. I haven't had any issues so far. Are you able to get them down ok?

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I had one 4oz shake yesterday and did just fine. Today I will up it to four 4oz shakes. I'm hoping it will be no issue because I feel like this will breathe life into me again! Feeling so sluggish. It's been 12 days with with nothing but Water and broth (which now makes me gag). No complaints though! It will all be worth it in the end :)

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