4 days post op, is this normal?

[Jdewv75 17]

Tomorrow I will be 4 days post op. I have severe gas pains. I have started passing gas some but the pains in between are terrible. I haven't had a bowel movement in 4 days and feel generally weak and crappy. Please tell me if this is normal. Thanks!

[snapy17 39]

Very normal. Walk a lot but that is normal for the first couple weeks. You're allowed Protein Shakes ,cottage cheese etc on phase 2 you will start getting a little energy back still be one month before you feel energetic

[Martha Parker-mcneal 166]

absolutely normal. the gas pains come after the surgery because they pump you full of air. sip on your Water and walk as much as possible. a heating pad helped me. I got relief once I had a bowel movement. the weakness will last several months. sorry but you need truth. good luck

[Jdewv75 17]

Ok thanks Martha! I was hoping this is normal. I feel more at ease.

[Amber Jessup 7]

Yep, all normal. The first few weeks will be uncomfortable but it's worth it!

[danaymacklin 177]

Agree with everyone above. I had the same thing happen. Can't stress walking enough and also get some Milk of Magnesia and suppositories this helped me so much as I really couldn't get relief without them.

[CINNAMON 2015 43]

Oh yes, the gas pains were killers! I used some Gas X tablets & walked. It eventually goes away! Hang in there!!

[Mickie0130 61]

Very normal. 14 days post-op and I still pass gas quite often.

[Pam_2-06-2017 375]

Hi. I'm 7 days out and finally my gas pain is over. I was also having tummy spasms that were crazy painful and they are now gone too. My tummy is very noisy tho.

I am getting closer to my Protein and fluid goals each day but still not there yet.

I didn't take a poop til yesterday and it was such a relief:-).

Searching posts here about my symptoms really has helped when I start to worry.

Good luck