RNY 12/17 Over inflated

[Ed_NW 684]

This gas they filled me with is crazy! I'm a week PO and every day I feel like I'm eating a huge bowl of Beans and paying the price. I think maybe it has tapered off but then BAM! it's back with a vengeance. I might have to get the gas-x but I've been told that it just has to work it's way out. Is that right?

[toodlerue 451]

Seems like I lived on GasX & nausea pills for the 1st 2 months!

[FaithandHope 53]

I had the same problem. It was terrible. In the hospital the Surgeon order a suppository for me. It did help. I was also told to lay on my left side as much as tolerable. It is the path of least resistance for the gas to escape. I also took a dissolvable gas pill several times a day they tasted like mint so it was a treat It does get better, this too shall pass Literally.

[AutumnG 26]

Had my sleeve done on the same day, and GasX is the best thing ever. Also, walking around the house has helped a lot as well. Good luck!

-AtA

[Briswife15 890]

Can someone explain to me why GasX helps, when the gas is actually pumped into your abdominal cavity, and not into your intestines? :-)

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[TaeRenee 26]

The gas-x has helped me as well as walking. I am PO sleeve day 5. I'm still gassy, but not nearly as much as I was that 1st day Jesus! And dr8nking slow sips of liquids help move it and hot showers, believe it or not.

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[dathvick 150]

Are you having regular bowel movements? I noticed when I get constipated I tend to have a lot more gas. Constipation is a real problem after the RNY surgery so make sure you are aware of any issues before they get too severe.

[Trix1017 33]

I had my bypass 12/17 too. It’s better now but was brutal for a good 6 days. Walking definitely helped and I wish I’d walked more sooner. I was given a prescription for liquid colase, if needed, so I may bring that into the mix if this lasts another day or two.

[mousecat88 2,280]

I had zero gas pain post-op because my surgeon said he spent a good amount of time sucking it all back out. lol. But everyone says GasX helps. I don't understand why it would help, but I think they have dissolvable tabs you can take.

[Frustr8 7,886]

They do, but don't use the Wal-Mart generic- ineffective!

[carsonsnanny 3]

chewable GasEx and walking!