I had the sleeve done 7 days ago. The first few days were miserable, but I'm mostly feeling pretty good now. Except for the gas! It didn't start until day 5 and it's not getting any better. Mostly I'm just uncomfortable throughout the day, and my kids think all my burping is hilarious, but then it gets real bad at night time. Last night I slept less than 4 hours (according to my Fitbit), and that's because I spent so much time sitting up, standing up, and walking around, just trying to alleviate some of the discomfort. My husband is picking up some Gas X today, so I'm hoping that helps some. Any other tips for alleviating the discomfort, especially during the night so I can sleep?

I'm also tracking how I feel after each thing I eat or drink, to see if I can identify a specific culprit. So far I can't see a pattern. These are the only things I'm having throughout the day right now - plain Water, flavored water, lemon-infused water, carnation Breakfast drink, sugar free Popsicles, Jello, and I had my first puréed egg today. Do any of those seem like they could be contributing to the problem?

Thanks!

Christi

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Generally the first week is the worst. It should slowly begin to subside. Walking generally helped me with this problem.

@@cseidman - sleep with your head elevated.

A lot of folks sleep in a recliner for the first couple of weeks. I didn't have the luxury (long story) but I slept with my head elevated. Even if you are just chilling out (not purposely sleeping) and keep moving~~~~~

eventually the gas may go >>

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>> a different route

oh, before I forget.....don't ever trust a fart, especially early post

Gas-X was my best friend!!!

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