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Hi guys I was sleeved 4th Oct and feeling so emotional. The pain is fine it's the gas pains that make me want to cry. I am sat in the hospital wondering if I've done the right thing. I know many of you have probably thought the same thing just looking for some encouragement. Didn't know the gas would be this bad. I keep walking and walking but my God this is really bad. Dr won't give me any gas relief. My throat hurts so bad as well. God help me

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I'm sorry to hear you are having such a painful experience.... i had some pain on day two. It was unbearable. It started right after my leak test. I made it through day two and woke up on day three feeling better. Keep walking and drinking Water slowly. The worst is almost over!

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My first day was so much worst than I prepared for. I was able to start walking that night. The nurse told me to turn on my side. It was painful to do but it helped. I also had pillows wedged up under the worst side of my back and that helped too.

By day 3 I was off pain meds and getting around. It really does get better every day. Hang in there !

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Thanks guys. I'm hoping a few weeks from now I will see this as a blimp in the road.

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I was sleeved last Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday night, Thursday, and Friday were awful. But on Saturday, things started to improve and have steadily gotten better every day. Now, at Day 8 post-op, I am feeling pretty good. I have to remember that my body is still in a fragile state and that I can't overdo things (or pick up things -- that is the one that is killing me), but overall, I am comfortable.

Just keep powering through this bad part. Good things and good times are on the horizon.

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Just adding on, it really will get better. I had the same exact thoughts. The day after surgery was my worst day. With it enough to feel exactly how bad I felt! Got better every day but significantly better at day 5.

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@@facebro29 After my first WLS experience (band in 2009), I stocked up on Gas X maximum strength strips for my recent sleeve surgery (post op day 35). I took it around the clock, and it helped a lot. Wasn't sure if you were taking something like this. Feel better soon.

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Hi guys I was sleeved 4th Oct and feeling so emotional. The pain is fine it's the gas pains that make me want to cry. I am sat in the hospital wondering if I've done the right thing. I know many of you have probably thought the same thing just looking for some encouragement. Didn't know the gas would be this bad. I keep walking and walking but my God this is really bad. Dr won't give me any gas relief. My throat hurts so bad as well. God help me

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Hi there. I was also sleeved on the 4th. The gas pains get better every day. Rest, rest and more rest. I actually feel better every time I wake up from a nap. Also, Gas-x strips have been my go to for the gas pains. Good luck!

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Hi all I felt the same way. I was sleeved on October 4th three days and counting. Boy I wish I was 2 months out lol

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My surgeon doesn't recommend any gas relief he says I need to walk it out.

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@@facebro29 I SO understand the gas pain you describe. I had relatively little surgery pain but the gas pain in my shoulders was freaking unbelievable. They kept trying to get me up to walk. Walk?! I felt like I was about to explode... truly just explode. What do you mean you want me to walk?!?!

I've given birth twice but that was a breeze compared to those 2 days of gas pain.

Remember this... it is temporary. You CAN do it. The worst is behind you. You are one day closer to your goal! Hooray for you!!!

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My surgeon doesn't recommend any gas relief he says I need to walk it out.

This surgeon wouldn't win any popularity contests! Walk, yes, but no gas medicine? That is harsh.

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