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How long does it take for gas/air in the stomach to go away?

Please let me know. In so much pain right now

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Walk, walk, walk!! I hope you feel better. Walking help relieve my gas. How far out are you. I am six mts out. It took several wks for me. Chewing gum and drinking with straws causes gas especially in the first few mts. Walk after each meal and try to avoid foods that causes excess gas.

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Barely 3 days post op. Ive been walking and seems not to be helping any. Can we sleep on our side? My back is killing me.

Try gas x strips or chewables, I also sipped on warm decaf tea with splenda and that seem to help. Yes you can sleep on your side. That is the only way I can sleep since the surgery.

I hope you feel better and continue to walk as much as you can tolerate.

In hospital the first night they had us walking every two hours even during the night they would come wake us up keep walking I hope you feel better soon.

Barely 3 days post op. Ive been walking and seems not to be helping any. Can we sleep on our side? My back is killing me.

I was sleeved the same day as you. Experiencing the back pain as well. Heating pads have worked to push gas out of back area--lessening the pain almost completely (except for left shoulder), and of course the walking.

Please let me know. In so much pain right now

Try some Mylanta chewable tabs and Milk of Mag. If you're taking pain meds you may want to limit it to bedtime only. Walk and walk. Hope you feel better soon!

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