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Hi everyone I am one week post-op and the gas has not moved much. It feels like it squeezes the sternum and releases. Will this ever go away? I go back to work on Monday I don't want to be in meetings with this discomfort.

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It will as you heal. Try gas x strips. I did and it helped but truthfully it will go away as you heal. Ill be 4 weeks post op tomorrow and Im now starting to see the gas relief. Good luck

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I was told that walking and chewing gum, I'm having surgery tomorrow and will give it a try.

Good luck!

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Chewing gum causes gas. It is one of the things they tell you to stop doing. Gas X strips and Mylecon drops worked for me. My gas pains started to subside right around the 1 week mark. It will get better! Don't chew gum, whatever you do!

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Chewing gum causes gas. It is one of the things they tell you to stop doing. Gas X strips and Mylecon drops worked for me. My gas pains started to subside right around the 1 week mark. It will get better! Don't chew gum, whatever you do!

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Is crazy but I have been having terrible gas and Im starting to think it might be the gum. I didnt even know chewing gum is bad.

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I didn't have a gas issue post-op, but one thing my surgeon recommended in addition to walking was getting a back rub.

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Have you pooped yet? That may help

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That was another problem didn't poop for 14 days but it's better now thank goodness.

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I am preparing for surgery next month. I am concerned about the gas pains, as after my c section I had the worst gas pains. I asked my surgeon about gas strips and he said I wouldn't need them. I am confused as they seem to be recommended by patients. Do they dissolve in the mouth? I would be concerned if they don't, and end up in the new stomach.

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