Heidi.E 10 Posted June 9, 2016 I was wondering if the gas pain is similar to gallbladder surgery. I had my gallbladder out and the gas pain sucked but it was tolerable. I did not take any gas x strips or anything. Is sleeve surgery similar? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted June 9, 2016 Yes. It's very similar. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarellen5 27 Posted June 10, 2016 I had my gallbladder out last summer and the pain was horrible...I was hoping the gastric sleeve gas pain would be better. UGH Do the gas x strips help?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted June 10, 2016 @@Sarellen5 I haven't had surgery yet but some have said it was less painful that gallbladder surgery. The thing that helps the most is walking, moving around, and maybe a heating pad. Some say gas-x help - but I'm doubtful - the gas is in your abdominal cavity - gas x won't do anything to help that. I was in so much pain BEFORE my gallbladder surgery that the gas pain after didn't even register with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarellen5 27 Posted June 10, 2016 I remember the walking did help but feeling it in my shoulder. I had my gall bladder out in Florida when I arrived to visit my husbands parents on vacation. I was in so much pain when I was on the plane and that night, The doctor told me I would feel great after the surgery that I could eat anything I want. I was surprised how bad I felt. I was actually mad at the doctor because he really played everything down! Not looking forward to the pain but preparing myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
