5 day post-op dry gas heaving...

[fl_jo 0]

I had surgery 3/5 and still had horrible gas pains in the afternoon and evening a week later. Milk of Magnesia was a great help and Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength even though it has less simethicone than the Gas-x strips was a life saver. I found the Gas-x strips offered little relief. I just kept the bottle of Maalox with me at all times. I think the thing that helped the most was moving to a soft diet...cottage cheese and egg salad never tasted so good and the results of eating something was a great reduction in gas. I have been gas free for 2 days...but I am eating more solid type foods but have tolerated them well. I am not eating much and I feel full quickly but I am not waking up in the middle of the night in pain.

[dillon1205 0]

The only thing that I have found helps me with my gas pains is a heating pad. I put it on my shoulder or back where ever the pain is really bad. Like others have said the gas-x hasnt really been to much help but if i take 2 at a time it helps alittle. also the more I am up and around the house the better the gas pains are.

Lucky Losers!!!

[mom2twoboysinfl 0]

fl_jo & dillion-

Thanks for the advise...I will try anything at this point! I would LOVE to add soft foods..no such luck though..I am in the beginning of week 4 liquids...2 before, one down post-op and another to go...This had better be the worst part of this whole process..because I'm beginning to loose faith...thanks again...Kerrie

[fergwood 0]

I had my surgery on March 11, 2009. I have had alot of gas. I am glad to know that I am the only one. I have walk but am still having it. I will have to try the tea. I am not having any trouble keeping liquids down. I am drinking whey with skim milk also to get the Protein. I gain 4 pounds after surgery and havent weight again.