My wife is 2 days post op and is complaining of bubbly gassy feeling after drinking her protein shakes. Anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions on how to help the situation?

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I had major gas and constipation issues a week after surgery.

Gas-X helped me. Also, this might sound silly, but tell her to get on her knees, and put her butt in the air. It helps the gas come out! Stay like that for a few minutes.

sometimes called "foamies".... they eventually go away. It was typically a sign I was taking too big of sips and too fast. Try having her slow down .... literally SMALL SMALL SIPS at this early stage--- and SLOW. Think of filing a small OZ cup (like the nyquil cup) and drink just that over 15 min. ANything more than that or faster isnt recommended 2 days out.

Good luck and good for you for coming here to ask how to help her!

I had that feeling 1st week or so, now i just have it periodically. Gas X helped me as well. Dr. Approved me to take it.

1st: I think it is so awesome you are here to support your wife!!!

2nd: More likely than not she is taking too big of sips. Which is especially taxing since protein shakes are thick. She should try taking smaller sips or even watering down the protein. It may just be too much for her stomach to handle at this time.

Thank you everyone. She is feeling better now ?

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