Tomorrow I will be 4 days post op. I have severe gas pains. I have started passing gas some but the pains in between are terrible. I haven't had a bowel movement in 4 days and feel generally weak and crappy. Please tell me if this is normal. Thanks!

Very normal. Walk a lot but that is normal for the first couple weeks. You're allowed protein shakes ,cottage cheese etc on phase 2 you will start getting a little energy back still be one month before you feel energetic

absolutely normal. the gas pains come after the surgery because they pump you full of air. sip on your water and walk as much as possible. a heating pad helped me. I got relief once I had a bowel movement. the weakness will last several months. sorry but you need truth. good luck

Ok thanks Martha! I was hoping this is normal. I feel more at ease.

Yep, all normal. The first few weeks will be uncomfortable but it's worth it!

Agree with everyone above. I had the same thing happen. Can't stress walking enough and also get some Milk of Magnesia and suppositories this helped me so much as I really couldn't get relief without them.

Oh yes, the gas pains were killers! I used some Gas X tablets & walked. It eventually goes away! Hang in there!!

Very normal. 14 days post-op and I still pass gas quite often.

Hi. I'm 7 days out and finally my gas pain is over. I was also having tummy spasms that were crazy painful and they are now gone too. My tummy is very noisy tho.

I am getting closer to my protein and fluid goals each day but still not there yet.

I didn't take a poop til yesterday and it was such a relief:-).

Searching posts here about my symptoms really has helped when I start to worry.

Good luck