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When does the discomfort from the gas pains go away?!? That is the only thing that I feel like is holding me back. I still have soreness as I am only 3 days post op but these gas pains from taking small sips of anything are terrible! When do they stop?!?!

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Walk, walk, walk! This will help get rid of the gas. It takes about a week before it's gone. Hang in there



Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 221
GW: 165

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What brow eyes said, the only way the gas goes is by walking, the more you walk the quicker it happens. I also did a few arm exercises (NO WEIGHTS) this helped me.

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On 06/08/2018 at 18:42, Pearldrop said:



What brow eyes said, the only way the gas goes is by walking, the more you walk the quicker it happens. I also did a few arm exercises (NO WEIGHTS) this helped me.


And how long do you recommend we walk for?

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I was up walking every 15-30 minutes. I took walks outside and inside. I also slept upright for the first two weeks



Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 221
GW: 165

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On 06/08/2018 at 19:46, browneyez42 said:

I was up walking every 15-30 minutes. I took walks outside and inside. I also slept upright for the first two weeks



Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 221
GW: 165

Didn’t even think about sleeping upright!! Smart

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Didn’t even think about sleeping upright!! Smart
When I tried sleeping in my bed, those gas pains were horrible. In the hospital, I had a large recliner that I wanted to take home with me [emoji4]



Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 221
GW: 165

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I sleep with 4 firm pillows to keep me upright. I started doing this about a year ago due to reflux/heartburn issues. sleeping like this post op is natural to me.

at the hospital I did laps of the ward every hour for 20 mins out of sheer boredom. Now that I’m home I do 30 mins on the treadmill each day.

My gas is gone now

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Pearldrop when was your surgery? I have been burping and passing more gas today so I am hoping that it’s on it’s way out!

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2 hours ago, BrookeR said:

Pearldrop when was your surgery? I have been burping and passing more gas today so I am hoping that it’s on it’s way out!

Mine was Monday 4 June.

I passed a lot of gas! I was very musical.

I’ve had a few procedures over the past few years and have a routine to get rid of the gas, it sounds silly but it works for me.

When I’m walking I rotate my arms in the air like sideways windmills.

When I’m at home, I stand in the lounge and wave my arms in the air and have a little dance.

After a few days all my gas is gone😀

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And I would guess each day you are starting to feet herel better, wish my surgery would get here so I could start on my,own recovery to better health!😛

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For me they eased up by around day 6

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Frustr8 please prepare yourself for the first 48-72 hours. They are brutal!!!!! I don’t want to scare you and you will do just fine but it is rough! Today I went to the grocery store and to take my kids to get some new outdoor toys and did well. The gas is for the most part gone but I am still sore but it gets better everyday. Good luck sweetie!

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Sounds like being 9 and a half months pregnant except you burp and fart! And don't think then I escaped pain, I had so much BraxtonHicks before that I went to the hospital and got sent home 3 times, the 4th they went ahead and induced my labor. You have heard of women complaining they looked like a Tomme Ripper cup, I just looked like a tall salami!

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