Hi there -

I have read some people experiencing bad gas pains after surgery - I am dreading this. I get bad gas pains maybe once or twice a year, but they are really painful ... I just hate it. I take Gas X, and rub by stomach in circles trying to get the gas out but usually stay up all night completely uncomfortable and in a lot of pain. Is there a prescription the surgeon can give me that will work better than Gas X ... or any other suggestions?

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Hi there -

I have read some people experiencing bad gas pains after surgery - I am dreading this. I get bad gas pains maybe once or twice a year, but they are really painful ... I just hate it. I take Gas X, and rub by stomach in circles trying to get the gas out but usually stay up all night completely uncomfortable and in a lot of pain. Is there a prescription the surgeon can give me that will work better than Gas X ... or any other suggestions?

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I am having the surgery on Sept. 20, and I take Probiotics for gas. It helps a lot.

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I guess for BM's the Probiotics will work but for the gas after surgery I reading that it's the air they put in your stomach. Thanks for the info. I understand now what to look for. Thanks Guys!

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I just got sleeved today, so far no gas pains

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Gas X helps out I'm 3 months out and I get gas

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The meds are gross hahaha and I would take your own gas x stuff, I didn't and had to drink the mint kind and I got sooooo nauseated

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No use worrying about something you can't predict or control. It sucks, but it's not the worst thing in the world. The more you walk, the more you move, the faster it escapes.

It's truly a small potato in this entire process. Promise.

(And if I'm wrong, you don't know where I live, so... )

hot Water bottle on belly ..when can we start having decaf tea? tea can move gas.

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My pains centered in my chest. I was miserable for two full days. I walked as much as I could.

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I did not have the gas pains that some described. I felt my stomach very bloated and discomfort on my left side, but nothing in my shoulder/neck/back at all. I was so hooked up to many machines, they needed me to wait for a nurse to help me. Then there was a change in shift, so I had to wait nearly 9 hours before my first walk at midnight. I walked about four more times during the day. The discomfort got better each day but took a good week. I never took pain med once I left the hospital (day after surgery).

Edited August 25, 20169 yr by trekker954

I felt the gas pains pretty strongly in my left shoulder. This sounds weird, but it worked for me (once I was a bit more mobile) - I got down on my hands and knees, then lowered my elbows and head to the floor. Basically head down, butt up. It seemed to help move the "bubble" and gave some relief.

My gas pain was in my chest. I swear I thought I was having a heart attack for two days.

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