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mrs sandy r    152

mrs sandy r
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I'm still in the hospital & they won't give me meds for gas. This hurts & is so uncomfortable. Please tell me what to do in the meantime . I know once I get out I can take gas x. :(

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getnsknyntx    11

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Getting up and walking. Also keep your bed in a somewhat sitting up position. That's what helped me. Got sleeved Tuesday and doing great!! Walking really helped me!!

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It's all new    453

It's all new
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The only thing that I have heard that is truly effective is walking, walking and more walking. The more you can move the better.

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Joisey01    87

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If your talking about the gas that they use to inflate your stomach, there isn't much you can take for that. If your talking about stomach gas, walk, walk, walk, walk and walk some more! This too, shall pass. Literally ;-)

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elibu    17

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I would lay in bed and cup my hands and lightly pat my stomach...Kind of like burping a baby but on your belly..It really helped me to move the gas some..an of course walking...

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Fiddleman    4,376

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Pass as gas as possible. :) Seriously walk, walk and walk some more. Walking really helps to get rid of the painful gas you are dealing with now. It usually gets better for folks after week 2 and then gone by week 4.

Not to dash your hopes, but i found gas substantially increases after switching to solid food. I don't even try and be discrete about it any longer when at home, even the dog is jealous of my ability to fill the room. Sorry, I am in a weird mood where everything seems funny. Must be because it is Friday.

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Joisey01    87

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Pass as gas as possible. :) Seriously walk, walk and walk some more. Walking really helps to get rid of the painful gas you are dealing with now. It usually gets better for folks after week 2 and then gone by week 4.

Not to dash your hopes, but i found gas substantially increases after switching to solid food. I don't even try and be discrete about it any longer when at home, even the dog is jealous of my ability to fill the room. Sorry, I am in a weird mood where everything seems funny. Must be because it is Friday.

LOLOLOLOL...Andy!! I have said the same thing! I'm not bashful about it. Rather proud, actually!!!

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ArtSong    291

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I had a recliner that rocks and that seems to help lot and walking. I was sleeved Wednesday so walking still hurts a little :)

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