Extreme Gas Pain 5 Days Post-op

[CurvyCakes 269]

Hi There!

RevIsed to RNY April 11th and suffering from gas pains. I've been walking taking g gas-x and using a heating pad. Nothing is helping. Any other suggestions?? I'm pretty desperate.

[ColleenErin1974 195]

Hello,

Im sorry you're having gas pain. I'm pre op RNY, but had 5 abdominal surgeries and they used CO2 in all of them.

My pain was worst with my gallbladder surgery.

The gas x is for gas from in the stomach and intestines and the gas pain you are having is intrabdominal. Your body has to absorb the CO2 and it can take some time to do that. I had the gas pain for a week, but I kept on walking. Walking helps the most, but it takes time. If you are able to lay on your right side, that helps move the gas around so it goes away. Keep using the heating pad too.

I am no doctor, but it worked for me. If it is to unbearable, call your surgeon. You want to be sure there's no infection or strictures. I do hope you feel better soon! Take care.😃

[CurvyCakes 269]

@ColleenErin1974 thanks dear. Hmmmm didn't think about the difference that sounds plausible as to why it's not working.

[ColleenErin1974 195]

Yeah, there definitely different from each other. I know about this fun stuff by being in the medical field for 23 years.

It does suck though. Everyone feels it differently and depending on how much gas gets put in and how much they get out before closing up the incisions.

I hope you start feeling better soon!