For the life of me, I can't seem to pass it, and they won't discharge me until they're sure that my bowels are working. Except for this, I've been ready to go since Tuesday (op was 8:30 a.m. on Monday). I know the drill - walk, walk, walk, sip, sip, sip. I've never wanted to fart so much before in my life!

Every doctor and nurse who comes to check on me has to marvel at my single site, though. I feel really lucky to have been able to get one of those. Incision through the belly button, one puncture higher up for the liver retractor, and the rest pretty smooth tummy skin. Ah, vanity.

At 5:45 a.m., gas was passed, and there was much rejoicing.

Too funny, I felt the same way!

Wow! I had to pee on my own before they'd let me go, but I didn't have to pass gas! They asked if I had, but didn't require it. I don't think I actually passed any until I was home a couple days! Sorry they made you stay for that!

Now, one of the other maxims of weight loss surgery: Never trust a fart.

Congrats on being sleeved, especially with only one incision!

Welcome to the loser's bench!!

I hope you found your relief! For anyone else suffering or reading this for guidance, I have a fool proof method!

Right after surgery (and he still does it now even sometimes for me) My wonderful hubby would run his arm up my back, from my tush to my shoulders.

It moved the gas right up, and out. I had all of my surgery gas gone by day 3. Anytime I need it he burps me also just by rubbing my back, or I hug him, and lean against his tummy, and he runs his arms up my back....works every single time! <3