First few weeks

[MOSunshine 8]

I had my surgery this past monday and today is my first full day at home. I am still wondering "what on earth did i do to myself" and a friend of mine told me its just like child birth...the first few days after you think "i am NEVER doing that again OMGEE" but then a couple months later (if that) you are smiling and can't wait to have another one. I am still waiting on the latter. I have terrible gas whenever I drink anything, which makes me frightened to drink. I am afraid i will become dehydrated soon. If anyone else has had HORRIBLE painful gas, please tell me what you did to avoid it or cure it because walking. Last night I couldnt sleep in my bed because it hurt so much. Today was much much better. I chewed on ice chips and had minimum gas, but i will need to start sipping on some Protein shakes soon. Any suggestions?!

[CrazyJaney 775]

Small sip, then burp. Move around. sugar free popsicles. Heating pad. GasX strips - although I'm not sure if that helped. The lower end if gas got moving about day 3 and that helps. I'm 1 week today and woke up feeling good! A week makes a difference!

[Amanda121279 17]

I am 8 days post op today. The first two days were the worst for me. I spent 3 days in the hospital and was released the fourth day. I had really nasty side effects from the pain pump, such as- nausea, dizziness, bad headache, general feeling of not being well. After my barium swallow, the doctor changed my meds to liquid Tylenol 3 and I felt such a huge difference. I had a lot of gas pain in my left shoulder and also a lot of pain with the Jackson Pratt drain. I had a lot of belching and didn't tolerate my Clear Liquids very well. I found that I was afraid to drink anything, because I didn't want to hurt. The nurses gave me the little medicine cups to drink out of so that I sip slowly. I am always in a hurry, so slowing down is what helps me. Today, I feel great! Just a little sore, but nothing unbearable.

Edited March 20, 2014 by Amanda121279

[alwaysonadiet 47]

Walk, walk, walk. It helps the gas pains tremendously. Then you can drink (sip,sip, sip)! It's uncomfortable the first few days but take your PPI and walk!