I was wondering if there are any others out there who are brand new too. So far I think I'm doing great. Haven't vomited at all and have only had a few bouts with nausea. Those were a result of the pain meds completely wearing off while I was sleeping... What a way to wake up. Does anyone have any tips on getting rid of the rest of the gas? I still have some shoulder pain and an occasional sharp pain in my left side (feels like a stitch I sometimes get from running). Also, they recommended Colace to start my bowels back up... But nothing yet... Or since Saturday.... Advice? Thank you in advance:) b

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My cousin who had the lap band had a lot of has she advised me to get Gas-X strips she said they worked wonderful. I'm just beginning my Sleeve journey.

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Hahahaaaa. Love the honesty here. I'm trying to learn all I can before my surgery, and this thread definitely answered a lot of questions I would've been too embarrassed to ask. LOL

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My surgery was on 7/26 and my gas is finally getting better. I still get pains when I drink something but they usually go away pretty quick. Each day has gotten easier for me.

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I was wondering if there are any others out there who are brand new too. So far I think I'm doing great. Haven't vomited at all and have only had a few bouts with nausea. Those were a result of the pain meds completely wearing off while I was sleeping... What a way to wake up. Does anyone have any tips on getting rid of the rest of the gas? I still have some shoulder pain and an occasional sharp pain in my left side (feels like a stitch I sometimes get from running). Also, they recommended Colace to start my bowels back up... But nothing yet... Or since Saturday.... Advice? Thank you in advance:) b

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My surgery was the 19th of July. Walking walking and walking helps tremendously with gas. I never had gas bad or in my shoulders because I got up and walked as soon as they took me to my room.

I was only on pain meds for 2.5 days because I realized how crucial walking was.

I had no vomiting or nausea, buy my doctor throws out all the stops to make sure that didn't happen.

If you were sent home with a tummy binder, wear it all the time because it really does help.

Collace is great. Remember it's a stool softener, it doesn't make you go. It took me 5 days to poop and now I'm going pretty regular.

Congrats on your sleeve and good luck on your journey. We're all here for each other.

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