My surgery was yesterday... so much pain!

[redgirl37 43]

They should be making you walk in a little bit and it'll ease up then

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[Mizmissy 3]

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Well there's no turning back now... I'm in so much pain. Mostly gas pains but thats no joke! And my ribs so tight and achy. I feel like I can't Move my upper body in my own. I had hoped I'd get some sleep in tonight but I'm waking up every 45 minutes. How long did these gas pains last for you guys?

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I think u should try and walk as soon as u can. I was warned of gas pains as soon as they brought me to my room nd the nurse said the best thing was taking short walks..Guess wat??i didn't want any extra pain with wat I was already going through so I started walking the next day after surgery. I never experienced any gas pains till now...Today marks exactly 4 weeks post op...

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[pvechiola 195]

Some of the gas is from the CO2 that is trapped in your abomination cavity. The surgeons use it to inflate your abdomen during surgery. In addition, your intestines are 'shocked' from the surgery and the result is lots of gas. So you are dealing with 2 types of gas. The GasX will only help the intestinal gas. Your body absorbs the CO2, but it takes several days. It's uncomfortable, as those of us who have been through it can attest, but the good news is, it gets better every day. Walking helps a lot too.

I've had surgery before and yes the gas pain is bad especially when it's trapped in your upper back and shoulders but no pain will keep me from getting the surgery I'm 4'11" and have struggled with food ever since I quit doing drugs. I substituted food instead of drugs, and both will kill me if I don't have a drastic change and wls is the only tool that I believe will help me maintain my weight, I'm sober now going on 7 years, I've had a breast reduction which resulted in 8 lbs of weight being removed. That's the best thing I ever did for myself it helped me to be able to exercise because my chest was 42J now I'm a 42 D, and I am moving and grooving . I can mow the lawn and I am constantly looking for something to do outside and keep active. I know that the wls is going to be another step to handle but I am ready.

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Some of the gas is from the CO2 that is trapped in your abomination cavity. The surgeons use it to inflate your abdomen during surgery. In addition, your intestines are 'shocked' from the surgery and the result is lots of gas. So you are dealing with 2 types of gas. The GasX will only help the intestinal gas. Your body absorbs the CO2, but it takes several days. It's uncomfortable, as those of us who have been through it can attest, but the good news is, it gets better every day. Walking helps a lot too.

I've had surgery before and yes the gas pain is bad especially when it's trapped in your upper back and shoulders but no pain will keep me from getting the surgery I'm 4'11" and have struggled with food ever since I quit doing drugs. I substituted food instead of drugs, and both will kill me if I don't have a drastic change and wls is the only tool that I believe will help me maintain my weight, I'm sober now going on 7 years, I've had a breast reduction which resulted in 8 lbs of weight being removed. That's the best thing I ever did for myself it helped me to be able to exercise because my chest was 42J now I'm a 42 D, and I am moving and grooving . I can mow the lawn and I am constantly looking for something to do outside and keep active. I know that the wls is going to be another step to handle but I am ready.

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[John Pullen 20]

Mine was Jan 3. Has been a breeze. Going home now.

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[dayna2017 53]

I have been walking throughout... the pain is starting to ease up. Definitely better than last night. Going to be discharged soon.

Happy to be on the losers bench now at least

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[baribabe72 33]

My surgery was Tuesday afternoon. The gas pain is almost all gone. Walking and deep breathing helped. Incision pain is mild.

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[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

walk, walk, walk. That and Gas-x strips, that's what gets the gases out.

[grnnbaret 18]

encourage the pain meds for first day or two and yes I used gas x strips as well. Also, move, move, move. It moves the gas right on out!! Congratulions :+}}

[melafw 3]

Walk walk walk, it does help. I'm a week out and I starting to feel wonderful...little pain but nothin like those first few day

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[#BirdDog 604]

Walk as much as you can, helps all of that clear. I was off the pain meds within a week.

[Bill T 10]

walk walk walk as much as you can it breaks t​hat gas up

[rhonda bridges 4]

A day

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[DayLusch 0]

After surgery when can you get up and move around?

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Did anyone have any trouble with taking pain meds?

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[JamieLogical 8,684]

After surgery when can you get up and move around?

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Did anyone have any trouble with taking pain meds?

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You should be able to get up and move around later that same day, a few hours post-op. I was taking short walks up and down the hall all night my first night post-op.

[dayna2017 53]

Just as a little update.... I am now 5 days out and feeling almost normal

A little tenderness on the tummy to be expected but haven't taken any pain meds since Saturday and back to routine bringing kids to school and whatnot. Still feels a little burny if I have Water that's too cold or my shake but overall. Better

Thanks for the well wishes everybody!

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