Hi everyone. I am almost 3 days post-op. The gas in my body is terribly uncomfortable but I'm walking every 2 hours for 10-15 minutes. My problem is I'm having a really hard time getting fluids down. Even with the tiniest sip the worst/most painful air bubbles come back up. Last night it was almost uncontrollable and I ended up dry heaving which was one of the most painful experiences of my life. And I sip as slowly as possible. My question is should that get better once the gas is gone? I assume so but I guess I just need some reassurance. This first 24 hours home has been miserable and I'm starting to have the 'maybe this was a mistake' thoughts.

Yeah, that is normal. It will go away in a couple of days. When your gas finally leaves ( A couple of big farts or burps, not kidding) you will feel much better. The issue with liquids is normal. Your esophagus is the size of a pencil right now due to all the swelling. So it will be hard but keep sipping. You may even burp like or feel like burping like a trucker. lol

But not to worry, it will get better. I went through the exact same thing and thoughts. We all have them. I am on my 4th week and okay with liquids now, but struggling with solids. Takes 6-8 wks for the swelling to go down. So hang on tight and find some patience. It won't always be like that. This is the hump we all go over.

P.S. Don't trust a fart.

Edited January 31, 201511 yr by Pac-woman

Try some Infant Mylicon /Simethicone drops. Wal-Mart/Amazon And Gas X Strips, It also helps to keep a pillow against your belly. When it is less tender lay on your stomach it will also force gas out. I also had a much easier time drinking when it had crushed ice in it for some reason. Good Luck!!!!

Gonna be honest with you, I struggled with gas (from surgery) for about a week. However, it took about 2.5 weeks for me to be able to drink normally without burping/taking in air when sipping. Every sip I took for the first 2.5 weeks caused me major discomfort and some pain. Doctor said it was gas, totally normal, and one day I woke up and it was gone. I'm 2.5 months out now, 60 lbs down. Keep pushing forward ????