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I can't believe I did it! I'm walking the hallways right now trying to get rid of this painful gas. Please tell me that this goes away soon!!! Haha . Feeling really good, though. Any personal experiences are welcome! Cheer me up, guys!

HW:214

SW:195

CW:195

Surgery Date:07/07/2016

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Congrats! My worst gas was day 4 post op. But maybe that was because I was not on the pain meds like at hospital.

Best of luck to you!

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Congratulations!! I hope to have the same enthusiasm when I come out of mine lol

God bless

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Oh boy, did I hope the CO2 gas wouldn't be an issue... But here it is!

I had my gallbladder removed and I have to say, the CO2 gas was the worst thing I experienced with the gallbladder removal. It hurt so badly that it felt like someone was breaking my arm slowly while prying a knife through the join. I don't know if yours is this bad; I surely hope not. I haven't had my GS surgery yet, but I am hoping I don't have to deal with the gas pain like I did a few months ago. Don't worry... The CO2 pain from abdominal surgery is extremely common, and normal.

I'm usually an extremely positive person, but it would be wrong of me to tell you the CO2 pain was a piece of cake. I was unable to lay down (even at a reclining angle) for 3 days. I had to sleep sitting at a 90 degree angle. I don't know if it was just my body handling it differently than others, but Lord have mercy!

I will say this... They tell you to walk because it really does help. I was like, "Walking to ease the pain? That sounds crazy!" But that was the only thing that made the pain go away completely. I would be on a pain scale of 9 from laying down, but as soon as I stood up and started walking, the pain was completely gone in about 5 seconds. Crazy, right? :lol:

But, it is a very good sign that you are doing well. Like I said, the gas pain is normal when it comes to any surgery involving the stomach. You did it, girl! You are on your way to good health! Remember to walk if the pain gets bad. :)

Also, the pain should go away in about 2-4 days. That is the average. Some people do well when reclining (I didn't. But that's my luck, lol!).

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Thank you so much you guys!!!! Yeah, this pain is pretty ridiculous. If it wasn't for it, I would say I feel normal if it wasn't for it. Laying down is definitely terrible and I'm not sure I will be able to sleep on an incline

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I was moaning like baby in recovery. I think that is why they inserted an additional pain med via pump. I did not care for having a "purse" to carry around that was inserted to my abdominal area but my pain was relatively easy to handle. It got better every day.

Heating pads are the best!

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I can't believe I did it! I'm walking the hallways right now trying to get rid of this painful gas. Please tell me that this goes away soon!!! Haha . Feeling really good, though. Any personal experiences are welcome! Cheer me up, guys!

HW:214

SW:195

CW:195

Surgery Date:07/07/2016

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Congratulations! I have surgery tomorrow.

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I can't believe I did it! I'm walking the hallways right now trying to get rid of this painful gas. Please tell me that this goes away soon!!! Haha . Feeling really good, though. Any personal experiences are welcome! Cheer me up, guys!

HW:214

SW:195

CW:195

Surgery Date:07/07/2016

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Congratulations! I have surgery tomorrow.

Good luck tomorrow

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