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startingtolivenow    8

startingtolivenow
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Hi all, I was sleeved today and the only pain I am having is gas. Im having a little nausea associated with the anesthesia.

My dr doesn't offer anything for gas excep walking (which I have been doing all day). I brought done gas x strips with me, is there any harm in using them on day #1?? This gas is awful. Any of y'all use the gas x strips while still in the hospital?? Thanks!!

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Pixie Dust    526

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So glad all went well with your sleeve today! Congratulations to you!

Now, I'm no expert & I haven't even been sleeved yet BUT the gas you are having is not the same gas that the Gas X strips help with. I don't know why everyone keeps saying to bring Gas X to the hospital but the gas is all over your abdominal cavity from the doctor having to blow up your tummy to see inside better but the gas you get when you eat Beans (for example) forms in another area of your abdomin & that's when the Gas X strips work. So from all I've read here, the only thing that will help your gas is to walk, walk & walk some more!

Good luck to you & please keep us posted on your journey!

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startingtolivenow    8

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Ok thanks for your info :). I have myself been wondering how the gas gets from your abd cavity into your intestines to be expelled. Just ready for it to happen, any ideas when to expect it?

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SuNMooNStaRS816    423

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The gas X can't hurt and may make you feel better. And continue to walk. If your room has a rocking chair in it rock.... That works wonders. But walk walk walk if you feel up to it. And even if you don't walk some anyway.

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SuNMooNStaRS816    423

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And if you have access to a heating pad that helps.

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Is a heating pad ok? I could have sworn I wasn't supposed to use one right away, but then again I may have pulled that out of you-know-where ;)

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SuNMooNStaRS816    423

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Is a heating pad ok? I could have sworn I wasn't supposed to use one right away' date=' but then again I may have pulled that out of you-know-where ;)[/quote']

My surgeon said it was ok on low heat for gas pain for 10 minutes at a time. Applied to back and shoulder for comfort measures. But you know how it is every Dr. says something Different. Always ask your surgeon....

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startingtolivenow    8

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Great info! I am feeling better today, not near as much gas pain. I slept well and now I'm waiting to do the barium swallow. Then we will see what liquids I can tolerate :)

I am not sure, but I actually think I am hungry, like legitimately hungry...my stomach kind of burns like it does when it's growling you know?? Who knows!

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startingtolivenow    8

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Trying broth now for the first time. Just did the barium swallow :) has pains are much better. So far so good!

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SuNMooNStaRS816    423

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*\o/* yay!!!!

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