Why won't this gas go away?!?

jeremiahsmommy · June 16, 2008

I am almost 6 days post op and im still having HORRIBLE gas pains. Especially in the mornings, under my ribs is so bad! Gas-x, walking, drinking Water, eating (drinking) slow,...ive done all of that. If anyone has any other suggestions please help me. This is such a horrible feeling....

NY2LAGirl · June 16, 2008

I was banded May 13th and yesterday my shoulder was killing me like I had my surgery the day before. My doctor did warn me it would take up to a few months for it to go away. Gas-x was a big help for me so is walking. Hang in there!!!!!!!

::tracy:: · June 16, 2008

walk walk walk

my worst pain after was back pain from how i was positioned for my surgery ... i had some hyperextension of my lower back. That lasted for weeks.

It all comes right though.

Brad5874 · June 16, 2008

For me gas x and walking helped a little. When it was really bad I layed on my side and pulled my knees up as close as possible to my body and hopefully with a little time quite a bit of that gas would escape. I made sure I stayed on top of my walking also as that dissipates the gas supposedly. For the 1st 3 or 4 days I made sure to get up every 1 to 2 hours and walk a MINIMUM of 200 steps.

I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and have ZERO gas pain and havent since the 1st week so it worked for me.

aimerus · June 16, 2008

Hi. I feel your pain. I am 11 days post op and my gas was really really bad up until a few days ago. So, it will get better!! Walking helped me quite a bit.

coolcrystal · June 16, 2008

The pain goes away.. Heck, I belched non stop.. and I mean BIG TIME very longggg belches for 5-6 days straight and that helped me to get all that gas out, but some people can't belch so it takes longer. But, it does go away. In a few months all this stuff will be a thing of the past...

rcoleband · June 22, 2008

I am only 3 days out and I still has some gas pain but I take the Gas X Strips and Maalox. Together, these really helped me. Walking helps as well. Hope you feel better soon.

bluefish62 · June 22, 2008

Hey Girl,

I am 6 days out also and the gas is killing me also and I've been active and drinking Water and all, I think it's just part of the anesthesia or the lack of any REAL food!! Are you are famished as I am? Today seems a bit better as far as the severe hunger goes, but I could still eat the stuffin out of a pillow!!

Here's to you ,,,,toots!!! LOL

Darie

Write-Oh · June 22, 2008

I am almost 6 days post op and im still having HORRIBLE gas pains. Especially in the mornings, under my ribs is so bad! Gas-x, walking, drinking Water, eating (drinking) slow,...ive done all of that. If anyone has any other suggestions please help me. This is such a horrible feeling....

I underestimated the gas pain. It really helps to hear others have the same problems, though I wouldn't wish this bloated, painful business on anyone. I was banded yesterday, and my abdomen is harder today than after the surgery.