Hello!

I am 4 days post-op and trying to figure out these feelings and read my body. What is this feeling I'm having? The only way I can figure out how to describe it is..it FEELS like a stomach contraction that radiates up the esophagus. I've never heard of that so I don't believe that's actually what it is but that's the only way I can describe the feeling.

Yesterday I figured it was gas/air, as I wasn't releasing any at the hospital. I've finally been able to pass some here and there but this feeling is happening just as frequently

What is it? Thanks for your help!

they should have sent you home on a ppi (protonix, Prilosec, nexuim) that is reflux that happens after surgery. It is essential to take that and the gas x as it will render GREAT results against the bloating and reflux. Best wishes to you

When you have surgery they blow gas into your abdomen to allow for your organs to be manipulated without injury and for better sight. Please be sure to take the GAS X strips(dissolve) as it will help with the gas pains and be sure to walk around and pass the gas or it will nestle in your shoulders and hurt like hell

Thank you!!

Thank you!!

Curious what is up with the picture you have chosen?? It is totally scary?

Could also be a spasm, I had them the first night.

Hahaha! Yeah it's my "selfie."