Hello Everyone,

I had my Roux-En-Y on 11/12/2013 and all has gone well. I was not in the hospital very long and have been doing fine at home. One thing that seems to linger is the pressure/pain from gas. I was not given any information on OTC drugs to take for relief, but I have seen some folks on the forum referencing GasX Thin Strips. I was wondering if anyone has had experience using them and how that worked out. Are they safe to take 4 days post-op? I can deal with the pain and pressure, but any relief would be awesome!

Hello Everyone, I had my Roux-En-Y on 11/12/2013 and all has gone well. I was not in the hospital very long and have been doing fine at home. One thing that seems to linger is the pressure/pain from gas. I was not given any information on OTC drugs to take for relief, but I have seen some folks on the forum referencing GasX Thin Strips. I was wondering if anyone has had experience using them and how that worked out. Are they safe to take 4 days post-op? I can deal with the pain and pressure, but any relief would be awesome!

The gas pain is from gas trapped around your diaphragm that sends pain signals. From what I understand, GasX doesn't help that kind of gas. The best thing to do is walk around. It can take up to a week for the gas to dissipate.

Walking is whats best, my surgery was 10/30 I started to get relief about day 5 when I started passing at both ends lol doctor did offer me a RX for gas but I didnt fill it

The heating pad does amazing things for gas as well....

Heating pad !!! Great for gas and sore muscles. Was heavenly.

Gas-X and heating pad worked wonders. The gas pain is gone!

Gas X strips are not harmful---and are very helpful.

What's a Gas X "strip"? And I, too, heard walking around is best.

What's a Gas X "strip"? And I, too, heard walking around is best.

Check out:

http://www.amazon.com/Gas-X-Antigas-Strength-Cinnamon-Flavored/dp/B001G7QXXE

What's a Gas X "strip"? And I, too, heard walking around is best.

They are dissolvable thin strips located by the regular gas x tabs. Can find them pretty much at any cvs or walgreens. I used them. Not sure if they are the most helpful thing but lord knows almost 7 months post I'm still using them...or my husband would chase me outta my house!