New here/gas pains

[KristenLe 5,979]

Can't the hospital provide a heating pad? Feels odd to have to bring one from home.

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No - its against regulations. They can give you a heat pack (chemical) but not a plugged in heating pad!

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[missruthy 44]

@@Mrs.Snipes,@@Christielyn,@@gastricsleeve3, Drink hot decaffeinated tea. It worked for me.

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[Mrs.Snipes 20]

Gas pains were the worst part of the whole procedure! My 2nd day I had my wife bring out heating pad from home and I placed it longways down my back and it was incredible! I did that for about another 2 days, along with walking as much as possible, and it went away. 3 weeks post op now and feeling great. It gets much better, but anyone doing the surgery BRING A HEATING PAD! You'll be so glad you did!

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Thanks for the tip I will go look for one today!

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[Mrs.Snipes 20]

@@Mrs.Snipes,@@Christielyn,@@gastricsleeve3, Drink hot decaffeinated tea. It worked for me.

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Thank you I will try that today too!

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[dalergirl 3]

Hi all ! Today I am 4 days post surgery and it is the first day that I feel any better but still not great. Still have a lot of gas and am having trouble getting in fluids but at least today I feel like i may have a fighting chance. I need to keep walking as all advise. Really enjoy the boards because I feel like I am not alone in this. Thanks .

[Nancydhu 13]

Gas x strips helped me a lot right after surgery..I'm about a month out and I keep them on me.

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Walking will help too

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[cogal 33]

Walking helped me but it still settled in my arm and shoulder. The pain was horrible. Now work g on things to eat that taste decent. Thinking egg drop Soup tonight minus the eggs

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