LowBMISleever 381 Posted July 29, 2016 Sweet! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat@123 0 Posted July 29, 2016 My cousin who had the lap band had a lot of has she advised me to get Gas-X strips she said they worked wonderful. I'm just beginning my Sleeve journey. Sent from my VS810PP using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeekyChicLa 15 Posted July 30, 2016 Hahahaaaa. Love the honesty here. I'm trying to learn all I can before my surgery, and this thread definitely answered a lot of questions I would've been too embarrassed to ask. LOL Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillij25 31 Posted July 31, 2016 My surgery was on 7/26 and my gas is finally getting better. I still get pains when I drink something but they usually go away pretty quick. Each day has gotten easier for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Momto9 6 Posted July 31, 2016 I was wondering if there are any others out there who are brand new too. So far I think I'm doing great. Haven't vomited at all and have only had a few bouts with nausea. Those were a result of the pain meds completely wearing off while I was sleeping... What a way to wake up. Does anyone have any tips on getting rid of the rest of the gas? I still have some shoulder pain and an occasional sharp pain in my left side (feels like a stitch I sometimes get from running). Also, they recommended Colace to start my bowels back up... But nothing yet... Or since Saturday.... Advice? Thank you in advance:) b Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App My surgery was the 19th of July. Walking walking and walking helps tremendously with gas. I never had gas bad or in my shoulders because I got up and walked as soon as they took me to my room. I was only on pain meds for 2.5 days because I realized how crucial walking was. I had no vomiting or nausea, buy my doctor throws out all the stops to make sure that didn't happen. If you were sent home with a tummy binder, wear it all the time because it really does help. Collace is great. Remember it's a stool softener, it doesn't make you go. It took me 5 days to poop and now I'm going pretty regular. Congrats on your sleeve and good luck on your journey. We're all here for each other. Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
