This pain is much worse than I expected. My stomach keeps contracting and giving me these sharp pains. The only thing I can imagine it being is gas. I just hope it's normal and will go away shortly. I have been trying to walk as much as possible but I'm still having the l pain. I'm also nauseous every now and then. Did anyone else experience this?

I had terrible back pain for 2-3 days but other than that I was ok. Are you on pain meds? That could be causing the nausea.....

Yes I am on pain medication, although it doesn't seem to do much for me.

Yes! Day 3 I was so nautious. It was frm the pain medication. I stopped taking it and had got some liquid children's Tylenol. Felt tons better afterwards. By day 5 I was able to get out of the house and and going back to work tmrw day 7. The pain medication worked for day 1-2 then made me so sick. I recommend trying the children's Tylenol, doesn't taste bad either (:

Ok. Thanks for the reply!

As far as the gas goes try burping it really helps I started burping day 4-5 and it helps tons with the pain

i just have to tell you how beautiful you are, you look like melissa mccarthy from mike and molly, not weight wise but the face, stunning.....i have surgery monday 4-1 and thanks for your post, i hope i dont experience it!!

Feel Better!

People say a warm shower helps the gas release from the body. They pump you up full of gas to expand your insides so they can see in there for surgery. If your shoulder hurts, that's usually why.

I felt it was hell days 1 through 7. On day 7 though I started suspecting the milk in the shakes and stopped drinking them. Day 8 was so much better and days 9 and on have been 100% gas and pain free. Thinking it's coincidence, but thought I would mention it.

Thank you all for your responses. It means a lot. As I'm sure you all know this is a rough time, not knowing what to expect and what is and isn't normal. So again, thank all of you.

heating pad are a life saver and poop stool softners or milk of magnisa worked for me this is all normal not fun but worth it and as you loss weight this wont even be a memory. Rest, heat ,walk and poop.

I'm also at day three, and finding that the liquid Vicodin is making my dizzy. Was great the first couple of days, but today I'm switching to extra strength Tylenol.

How long did it take everyone to have their energy back? This tired feeling is such a drag. I suspect that once the Vicodin is out of my system, I'll feel much better.

I had surgery last Sunday (24/03) and had the same discomfort. I was in bits on Tuesday - had pains in my neck, jaw, shoulders, upper arms! I started to walk on the treadmill for 15 mins at a time 3 times a day and yesterday had a shower and went out for a walk. Feel so much better for it today.

During the surgery they pump in Co2 gas to gain access to your stomach and are unable to take it all out before being stitched up so, your body has to absorb/expel the gas over hte days following the surgery. best of luck