Hi I'm finally on the losers bench surgery went well on May 19. I'm trying to manage the gas. My doctor put me on oxycodone due to Tylenol liquids not working feeling better today, I can't believe 4 ounces fills me up wow any suggestions on getting rid of gas I am walking and now taking gas x strips . Thanks .

Congrats and welcome to the loser's bench! Walking is the only thing that helped me. Good thing it doesn't last too long.

I've had surgeries in the past and got the bad gas pains -- keep moving, walking... my doctor even told me that sitting in a rocking chair and rocking helps... just got to have the body moving to work that gas out. It's inside the abdominal cavity, so the gas-x strips don't help... it only works on stomach gas.

Best wishes on a fast recovery!

congrats! im still in the pre-op stages. im axious about my upcoming surgery. ive had my gallbladder removed I understand all about gas pains! I felt like someone had dropped me on the floor off the table. im glad youre feeling better. I hope my dr gives me some strong pain meds as well. Tylenol just doesn't do it for me either.

Walk, walk, walk and walk some more! This is the best way to get rid of the gas.

@@Cupcake welcome home and especially welcome to the rest of your life! As for the gas well in time it will work itself out. I know it's uncomfortable but the time will pass so will the gas.

Keep moving. I didn't think the gas -x helped at all. I made myself do laps around the house every hour.

Does it last for days or hours or what? I heard heating pads help too

Congrats on your surgery! It's such a major event in our lives, and something we should be proud of! As far as the gas, I'm with everyone else, WALK! It's the only way to get it moving, and out of your body!

GOOD LUCK!!

Yes the key to success is walking around the house. It does wonders! Enjoy the new you! The first couple of weeks are tough but you can get through it. Congratulations!

Heating pads will also help with the gas but moving around is the best.

THANK YOU ALL AND YOUR RIGHT I WENT FOR A WALK LAST NIGHT AND STARTED PASSING GAS I FEEL LIKE A MILLION BUCKS NOW, I CAN MOVE AROUND WITHOUT ASSISTANCES AND ALMOST FEEL 80 BETER THANK YOU FOR THE SUGGESTIONS AND KIND WORDS AND PRAYERS AND YOUR RIGHT WALKING RELIEVES THE GAS PRESSURE AND I SURE FEEL THE BIG DIFFERENCE. DAY 4 AND FEELING GREAT.

These suggestions helped me as well! Today I think I drank a little too much too soon. I have felt pressure in my upper quadrent and chest. Hiccups, burps. Don't know if I have to let that feeling pass before I begin to sip again? Any suggestions? How much time in between do you rest before drinking again. Perhaps I've just been sipping all day without any real purposefulness....does that makes sense?

Rome I would try walking more to relieve that pressure stop sipping until the pressure is gone if your mouth gets dry duck on ice chips or a Popsicle I hope this helps you good luck my friend .

CUpcake:

I have been able to walk a bit more and it seems to be doing better. All I know is that I really am hungry! I thought my hunger was supposed to be diminished lol! I really don't think it's the head hunger thing. All I know is that I can hardly wait to get on the full liquids...a little pudding would even feel substantial at this point!

Congratulations Cupcake! Feels good to be on this side of the surgery. I was up walking about 31/2 hours after my surgery. I started burping right away. It took longer to pass gas but I did not experience the dreaded gas pains that everyone else has been talking about. I think I am lucky.

Keep up the good work!