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I started my liquid diet on Friday. On Tuesday I had what I can only describe as a gas bubble, I was in such pain I thought I was going to die. I haven't eaten anything since only Water and tea. I'm so sore I don't even want anything. On top of that I'm still having gas. Which I don't understand because if I'm not putting food in Why am I having gas. Also I have a metallic taste in my mouth and I can smell everything. Last night I could smell the soap that was used to wash my water glass I could hardly finish my water.

Has anyone else experienced this or something similar? I'm worried because my surgery is on Monday.

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Gas-X works very well, especially the strips that dissolve quickly in your mouth. They are individually wrapped so you can carry them in your purse for sneak gas attacks. Whether or not they help with the gas after surgery (used to inflate your midsection to give the surgeon room to work) versus intestinal gas is a subject of debate. For that, walking and walking some more seems to be the best solution. Good luck!

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Agree... Plus remember when you drink big gulps or use straw, you are swallowing lots of air too... This may make gas pains worse...

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Are you sure its not hunger pains

I don't think it's all hunger. I actually feel kind of Sick to my stomach.

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Do you think you might be coming down with a case of pre-op nerves or maybe the flu?

We all get the jitters before surgery and for some that means tummy troubles as well.

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If you are drinking a Protein and it isn't an isolate it could be causing IBS. When I first had to start my liquid diet with my band, I spent days with severe pains in the lower intestine. I spoke with the nurse prior to surgery, and this is basically what she told me that happened to some people. In my case though it was mixture of a medication I was taking mixed with the protein. Eliminated the medication and I am fine, unless I drink to much.

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I had the bad taste and enhanced smell when i went in a liquid diet last year

How long did it last? I'm having trouble even drinking Water cause of the taste.

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How long did it last? I'm having trouble even drinking Water cause of the taste.

the ridiculous taste and smell thing lasted 2-3 months post op for me..HATED the taste of water...was totally weird. Hope the pain goes away quickly :(

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198

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I started my liquid diet on Friday. On Tuesday I had what I can only describe as a gas bubble, I was in such pain I thought I was going to die. I haven't eaten anything since only Water and tea. I'm so sore I don't even want anything. On top of that I'm still having gas. Which I don't understand because if I'm not putting food in Why am I having gas. Also I have a metallic taste in my mouth and I can smell everything. Last night I could smell the soap that was used to wash my Water glass I could hardly finish my water.

Has anyone else experienced this or something similar? I'm worried because my surgery is on Monday.

I know you've had your surgery but I decided to bump this because I'm having the same issues. But, what I can gather is the sensitivity to water & smells is just your body's response to the liquid diet & going w/o the usual types of food/nourishment. Basically, it's in shock. As for the gas it's like a balloon being deflated. The gas has been trapped inside of our bodies for some time but caused bloating because of our regular diet/eating habits kept it bottled up in our colon like the end of the balloon. Then the extra fluids & pre-op diet allowed it to flow out & just let go. Need I say more? lol

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