sassygretchen 0 Posted February 21, 2008 I had my surgery on Monday, everything has been great so far except that I would gladly pay $1,000 to break wind! I am so bloated and somtimes pass tiny burps and toots that only tease me for relief. Please send some suggestions my way!:tongue2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lana24 10 Posted February 21, 2008 have you tried Gas X strips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisabethsew 50 Posted February 22, 2008 Walk, walk, walk. Anesthesia slows everything down and that includes the GI system. Limit the amount of time you spend in bed or a chair and walk as much as you can. You can also try lying on your left side and bending as low as you can tolerate. I hope you feel better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ambrosia 1 Posted February 22, 2008 Sassy, In a short time you will be offering to pay $1000 to STOP breaking wind!! Believe me, I know of what I speak! My gas was so bad for so long I thought it would never stop. And even a year later, even though it is much better, I have much more gas than I ever did my entire life. Be patient, it will come (with a vengence). Ambrosia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maya314 0 Posted February 22, 2008 I had my surgery on Monday, everything has been great so far except that I would gladly pay $1,000 to break wind! I am so bloated and somtimes pass tiny burps and toots that only tease me for relief. Please send some suggestions my way!:tt2: UGH.. I had surgery on Wednesday and feel the exact same way, I get a little relief from my pain meds.. but shouldn't rely on those for relief from the gas, I walk every hour down a few blocks and back but still am quite uncomfortable, I was hoping it'd be better by tomorrow.. but now reading your post I still have a few days in store.. Good luck.. I hope something works quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRC 0 Posted February 22, 2008 Hi all I was also banded on wednesday, Im a bit uncomfortable (more so around the port area) but as for wind.....ive got lots of it, the sad thing is I dont mind, after all I am a bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmyJS27 0 Posted February 23, 2008 I was banded on Tuesday and I can totally relate to you. I would be thrilled to be able to burp or "break wind." I feel like I have a burp stuck in my chest and I can't get it out. I have tried the Gas X but its has given me little relief. Today was my first day back at work and the more activity up and down did help. Keep moving and I hope we both get past this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsprague 0 Posted February 23, 2008 Try lying on your left or right side. Just don't lie on your stomach. I did that a couple of days post op and got a huge hematoma! Warm liquids and gas x or even rolaids help. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
