Hello there. So I has surgery 9-8-14 so currently I am 6 days post op and I'm up and about no problem. I could walk around forever but the only thing that gets in my way, including making me concerned about going to work tomorrow (I only work 3 hrs and I get to be seated the whole time if I need to be.)

When do they seem to go away for people? Does anyone have a special trick? I was told to not take any gas medication to let it all be natural but 6 days of constant gas pains that seem to never go away really sucks. Any advice?

hello sorry to hear about your situation, I once saw a video on YouTube the lady said she uses gas strip x something like that. but you said you was told not to. However I will have my surgery next month any tip you have for me please I am very nervous.

For me this is the only issue. Gas pain is the only pain. Everyone's recovery is different. I was terrified going into surgery but after it was over sure there was pain but completely livable. I was up and walking around 2 hours after surgery, my choice, and it's no problem. Some people are in bed for 2 weeks. Right before surgery I was crying because I was scared and my doctor said if the pain is going to make you regret this then don't do it. There is pain, you are cutting your body open. Your life will change forever. If the end results are not worth it and you don't think you can keep up your end with diet and excersise after recovery don't do it. I immediatley went in and had surgery. Do not get this surgery unless you will do what it takes to fight for your life also. Our surgeons only take out part of our stomachs, they aren't genies granting a skinny wish.

With that being said I am so happy. Sure I have some pain and while my whole family ate my favorite meal last night, luckily a healthy one I get to have again grilled salmon brown rice and salad yum, I had water and sugar free popcicles. But what makes it better is when my step-sisters best friend comes over and says holy shit you got lipo too? (I did not) and it hasn't even been a week.

I had my surgery on 9/2. As part of the list of things to buy before surgery gas x strips were one of the items, they really helped plus walking. I hope you get some relief soon.