4 days post op sleeve — gas pain is horrible!

[AiyanaC 39]

I was sleeved this past Monday 4/9. Today is the first day that I’ve been able to tolerate keeping liquids down (yes, even water). I was just discharged last night because my doc wanted me on IV fluids until I could keep liquids down. My incisions look good, I have minimal pain in my stomach but these gas pains OMG! Anyone have any tips on how to relieve it? I’ve been walking & infant Gas-x to no relief.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Gas-X has adult strength chewables that might help. Sorry you're feeling so bad, hope you improve soon!

[AiyanaC 39]

Gas-X has adult strength chewables that might help. Sorry you're feeling so bad, hope you improve soon!

Thanks!! I didn’t know there were adult chewables which is why I got the infant

[GassyGurl 428]

Laying on your left side might help. Hope it passes soon!

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[star2017 80]

I'm on day 3 I've had no problem passing gas but when it comes to burping ing it hurts so bad! And i have a terrible back ache but i think that has a long to do with the fact I'm sleeping in my recliner. I feel like i did a million crunches. Just sipping and walking all day lol

[pattys1096 11]

Me too Star2017. I had surgery Monday, feel alot of chest discomfort and was just released home today from the hospital. I am struggling to drink an entire Protein Drink over 8 hours. I keep putting warm one back in fridge to drink a colder one. Lots of pain and the scale says Im up 3 lbs! I think thats due to the iV so Im not too concerned. I did get a fleeting moment of "what did I do"but I think as i lose and get healthy that will pass.

[star2017 80]

35 minutes ago, pattys1096 said:

Me too Star2017. I had surgery Monday, feel alot of chest discomfort and was just released home today from the hospital. I am struggling to drink an entire Protein Drink over 8 hours. I keep putting warm one back in fridge to drink a colder one. Lots of pain and the scale says Im up 3 lbs! I think thats due to the iV so Im not too concerned. I did get a fleeting moment of "what did I do"but I think as i lose and get healthy that will pass.

Oh yes I've had the same thought cross my Mind a few times. I'm hoping tomorrow the chest and back pain ease up a little. I've been keeping an eye on my urine color still light in color just trying not to get dehydrated. I'm looking forward to the puree stage starting the 25th! It'll be a month since I've had real food! I need to put in my stats on my profile once i figured out how to do it lol but pre op diet i was 229 surgery day i was 215 today I'm 213.

[AiyanaC 39]

I'm on day 3 I've had no problem passing gas but when it comes to burping ing it hurts so bad! And i have a terrible back ache but i think that has a long to do with the fact I'm sleeping in my recliner. I feel like i did a million crunches. Just sipping and walking all day lol

Yes, I can relate to the crunches feeling!!!!

[AiyanaC 39]

Me too Star2017. I had surgery Monday, feel alot of chest discomfort and was just released home today from the hospital. I am struggling to drink an entire Protein drink over 8 hours. I keep putting warm one back in fridge to drink a colder one. Lots of pain and the scale says Im up 3 lbs! I think thats due to the iV so Im not too concerned. I did get a fleeting moment of "what did I do"but I think as i lose and get healthy that will pass.

I definitely had that “what did I do” feeling days 1 & 2 while I was in the most pain but so many people told me to expect so I didn’t let it get to me. Keep your head up! Wishing you a speedy recovery

[pattys1096 11]

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[jules1 51]

As a theatre nurse gas pain is usually passed by 48 hrs. I wonder if the delayed gaspain is due to stomache surgery being involved. When I worked GIT(gastro surgery) nursing we gave patients peppermint Water concentrate.