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4 days post-op. I'm dealing with the incision pain the pain I can't get pass is the gas pain.. And also when I consume something even a sip hurts like hell.. I don't know what else to do. Please help me....

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Gas pain sucks! How much are you walking? That is the only true remedy, in my opinion. Walk, walk, walk all day long! If you have incision pain, hug a pillow around your middle and walk anyway. It really does help!

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There are numerous over-the-counter anti-gas medicines, for example with simethicone. Another tip I can give is don't shake your Protein shakes to mix them - that froth on the top will be gas in the tummy.

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Walk , walk , walk!!!

As the other poster says, that is the one thing that will help with the gas pain. As far as hurting when you drink, that is common ... you had major surgery and you are, and will be healing for some time ... so anything that touches your very sensitive tummy right now will hurt. Take drinking slow ... but get all of your required liquids in!

Very important!!

The pain does subside ... we all promise!!

You got this!

Be Blessed!!

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Gas pain sucks! How much are you walking? That is the only true remedy, in my opinion. Walk, walk, walk all day long! If you have incision pain, hug a pillow around your middle and walk anyway. It really does help!

Okay thanks going walking in a few..

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There are numerous over-the-counter anti-gas medicines, for example with simethicone. Another tip I can give is don't shake your Protein shakes to mix them - that froth on the top will be gas in the tummy.

Thanks for the tip..

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Sip, sip, sip & Walk, walk, walk.... I know you hear it over and over and you have read it 100 times but it's the only true remedy.

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For me, walking was definitely critical for the gas pain AND the sipping. I found it easier to get my tiny sips in while marching in place. The gas pain lasted only 4-5 days, but the pain when sipping lasted closer to 2-3 weeks while my esophagus was swollen. Once the swelling went down, the pain/spasms from sipping stopped.

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