2nd Day Post-Op

[ladycharizar 44]

Hey Guys ! I had my surgery 8/7 and I'm two days post up, I got to be honest and say this gas I had trapped in my chest OH MY GOD! I've never cried so much ever from the pain, even taking a sip of Water I'm in intense pain. I've walked three times since yesterday, the nurses tell me they can't give me Gas medicine and I just have to push the gas out. WTFFFF I don't know what to do Guys : (

[PrayingForWeightLoss 337]

You are so right. That was the worst pain and didn't mentally prepare myself for that level of pain. I am 11 days post op. Mine got better on day 2-3. There is no shortcut except walking. Sounds unhelpful when you are in that much pain but it will go away. I promise you. That is why I feel mad when I hear someone say bariatric surgery is " the easy way out." It is not easy at all!

[southernbellair79 52]

Yes the gas pain is no joke. You can try the gas x strips. But walking is the best way to get it to move. Try walking each hour. Even a short distance will provide some release hope you feel better soon.

[ladycharizar 44]

I definitely agree with the both of you girls thanks for understanding and sorry for having to go through that as well. I'm just nervous b/c I don't really feel any restriction or fullness I just really want to be successful in my journey

[ladycharizar 44]

Yes the gas pain is no joke. You can try the gas x strips. But walking is the best way to get it to move. Try walking each hour. Even a short distance will provide some release hope you feel better soon.

When did you start feeling full/restriction ? If you don't mind me asking

[MiamiHusker 11]

Hey Guys ! I had my surgery 8/7 and I'm two days post up, I got to be honest and say this gas I had trapped in my chest OH MY GOD! I've never cried so much ever from the pain, even taking a sip of Water I'm in intense pain. I've walked three times since yesterday, the nurses tell me they can't give me Gas medicine and I just have to push the gas out. WTFFFF I don't know what to do Guys : (

I had Gastric Sleeve on 7/27 and experienced the same gas pain. As seen in other parts of this thread, I affirm that the only way to fix it is through walking. No shortcuts to feeling better.

[vsgdon 32]

24 hours post op. Smallest sip of Water or ice, instant gas. I was up walking around as soon as I got to my room. Biggest issue was trying to pee after anesthesia, finally worked out last night.

Just had a couple small spoons of Jello. Got a little nausea so backed off. So far , pretty much what I expected.. I hate to say it but not as much pain as I thought. Hang in there and move around.

[ladycharizar 44]

24 hours post op. Smallest sip of Water or ice, instant gas. I was up walking around as soon as I got to my room. Biggest issue was trying to pee after anesthesia, finally worked out last night.
Just had a couple small spoons of Jello. Got a little nausea so backed off. So far , pretty much what I expected.. I hate to say it but not as much pain as I thought. Hang in there and move around.

Thank you, I'm trying !

[heycrystal2052 430]

You know, to be honest, I didn't have the gas issue after the surgery other than an occasional pain or two. Not too long ago, I was in so much pain and I finally decided to chew a Gas-X and lay on my side. WHAT?! GIRL, I feel your pain. It will get better, we promise!

[ClareBear1 43]

24 hours post op. Smallest sip of Water or ice, instant gas. I was up walking around as soon as I got to my room. Biggest issue was trying to pee after anesthesia, finally worked out last night.
Just had a couple small spoons of Jello. Got a little nausea so backed off. So far , pretty much what I expected.. I hate to say it but not as much pain as I thought. Hang in there and move around.

I'm day 2 too and my experience sounds similar. Gas when I try to drink water. But it does seem to be getting better--less gas.the warm Soup actually feels good in my tummy.

[gwbicster 257]

For a lot of people, warm works better. Also it gets rid of the morning foamies.

[JoyandLight 42]

Hey Guys ! I had my surgery 8/7 and I'm two days post up, I got to be honest and say this gas I had trapped in my chest OH MY GOD! I've never cried so much ever from the pain, even taking a sip of Water I'm in intense pain. I've walked three times since yesterday, the nurses tell me they can't give me Gas medicine and I just have to push the gas out. WTFFFF I don't know what to do Guys : (

You poor thing!! That pain was awful!! Just keep walking. I couldn't get it out either--tried making myself burp, but had little success.
It gets better every day, hang in there!

[ClareBear1 43]

Thank you, I'm trying !

Ladycharizar, are you feeling better? Are you able to liquids down? I'm supposed to go home tomorrow but I have not been drinking as much as they would like because it makes me uncomfortable. Are you home yet?

[PepperCat 30]

Why couldn't they give gas meds? We can't even take gas x? I had another surgery this year and had lots of gas from it. Gas x helped so much.

[QueenTiff 153]

Jessica I'm having the same issue and walking helps I walk as soon as I drink something cause it's painful going down sitting there. They try to get me to drink a lot of broth but I honestly like the pop sickles better I found the sugar lets me fart. Better but we're in this together


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