Ok, I've survived 3 days post-op. In general I don't feel really bad, but these gas pains are killing me. I feel like there's a huge gas bubble just under my breast bone. My collar bone is so very sore from gas. My stomach makes grumbling sounds now & again and that provides a little bit if relief. If I could let out a huge belch I think I would feel awesome. I've been going for a minimum of 4 walks a day for 20-30 minutes each. I've tried gas-x but hate them, they almost make me gag. I'm drinking my water. I've been drinking about 120ml of boost & 1/4 c chicken broth per day. I've also had a few little bites of jello over the last couple of days. I really don't know what else to do. Any suggestions? I haven't taken T3 since yesterday afternoon, don't think they really help with the gas pains. Looking for other suggestions. I plan to try a warm shower tonight since I can take bandages off today & am allowed to shower.

I know you dont want to hear this but the best cure for it is time. You are doing all of the right things--gas x, walking. A warm shower may help as well as a heating pad. Days3-5 were the worst for me wih gas. Hang in there, it gets better. I am at day 9 and still have some gas. Good luck!

J

That's not good news...day 3-5 were the worst. I've tried heating pad as well. I was really hoping for some miracle cure but truthfully I didn't expect one. Thanks!!!

Hi,

I had horrible gas pains for the first 3 weeks after surgery. I am now a month out and feel at 100% more like myself, but I still have gas issues. I find that I burp all day long and was told that I should get USE to it, it's normal. I did try the GAS X, but I did the ones that dissolve on your tongue. It wasn't that bad, other than the mint flavor, which I do NOT like. Walking more would be what I would tell you to do. It helps to move things around and you feel better.

I see that you're doing walking about 4x a day. I was told to walk at least 10x a day, for approximately 10-20 minutes each time I was up and walking around. I will say that I couldn't manage the 10 times, but I tried even if I was only up 10 minutes instead of the 20. I tried going to the grocery store on day 5 and it was not a good experience. I hung onto the shopping cart and while I walked for about an hour, I felt horrible the entire time I was there. I don't think I actually felt anywhere near better until the end of the second week. I have a high tolerance for pain, and I wasn't in pain but more uncomfortable from H E double L. I only used the pain meds for 2 days and even then thought I really didn't need them by my husband kept pushing me to take them. They only made me groggy and sleepy and that would interfere with getting up and walking around. So my tip is get up more to walk, but make it only for 10-20 minutes every time you do. Good luck, it will get better !!