How long does the gas last? I'm taking Gas-X but wanted to find out more or less how much longer it'll last.

5 minutes ago, browneyez42 said:

This may seem extreme, but when I was in the hospital, I never had gas pains as long as I was in the recliner. So today, I went and bought a reclining sofa! Let's hope this helps!!!!

Hope that helps you! I've sleeping upright in my bed too. I'm hoping this is just something that will pass over time.

I take gas-x chewable extra strength. I take 2 tablets every 12 hours and haven’t had gas since and I’m only 5 days post op. Walking or just moving in general helps a lot. It gets easier. Day 2 and 3 I’ve only downs a bottle of water and a protein shake. Day 4 and 5 I got 2 protein shakes and 2 bottles of water. Just sip it over time. I sometimes have to put it back in the fridge and take a break. It takes me at least 2 hours to finish one but I’m getting 64 grams of protein a day. My fluids I haven’t quite hit yet. I only get about 40 out of 64. But any progress is better than no progress.

It looks like we had surgery on the same day, April 25! I've been walking and eating Gas-X but wanted to know how long it lasts.

I had surgery April 25th as well and the walking has definitely helped.

Hope that helps you! I've sleeping upright in my bed too. I'm hoping this is just something that will pass over time.

Its crazy how the gas doesn't settle when you're upright

1 hour ago, Kerby50 said:

I take gas-x chewable extra strength. I take 2 tablets every 12 hours and haven’t had gas since and I’m only 5 days post op. Walking or just moving in general helps a lot. It gets easier. Day 2 and 3 I’ve only downs a bottle of Water and a Protein Shake. Day 4 and 5 I got 2 Protein Shakes and 2 bottles of water. Just sip it over time. I sometimes have to put it back in the fridge and take a break. It takes me at least 2 hours to finish one but I’m getting 64 grams of Protein a day. My fluids I haven’t quite hit yet. I only get about 40 out of 64. But any progress is better than no progress.

That's really good! I'm at day 6 and only doing half of what you are! I've also been taking Gas-X chewables. I take 1 after my shake and 1 before bed, but the gas is still a problem. Maybe I should try 2 every 12 hrs as well.

Thanks I do this too my dr told me today I will be admitted back into the hospital on 5/3 if y intake does not increase

walk walk walk. You will lose the gas. The bloated feeling goes down and you will be able to drink more. Just keep walking and drinking and everything will fall into place.


HW: 360
CW: 330

RNY 4/16/18

I was sleeved on 4/30. So this is day 3. Tons of gas that has worked up into my shoulders and jaw. I walk at least every hour, usually every 30 minutes. I do fine with watered down juices, but the protein is hard! Just keep drinking past the discomfort of the gas. We can do this!

I had my sleeve on 4/30 too. Having much more of a difficult time than I anticipated but I can do this. I think I am overdosing in Gas Ex tho. Just when I get the gas away, I take a sip of anything and boom - the pressure is back.

I had my sleeve on 4/30 too. Having much more of a difficult time than I anticipated but I can do this. I think I am overdosing in Gas Ex tho. Just when I get the gas away, I take a sip of anything and boom - the pressure is back.

Walking was the only thing that eliminated my gas pains.


HW: 360
SW: 343
CW: 326
GW: 180

RNY 4/16/18

Hope everyone's gas issue has been resolved! At day 9 some of that gas pressure started to disappear. I'm on soft food now and haven't had much issues with gas. A little struggle getting in my required protein and water, but its gotten better. I'm now getting in a little more than half.