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2 full days post surgery today and the pain does get better. But these gas pains!!!! I feel like the pains are traveling to my back and neck. Yeah, walking does help. But how long can one person walk? Should I fall asleep walking? My surgeon also gave me simethicone (baby dose in liquid form) to take 4x a day. Doesn’t really help. Besides walking and standing, what are some solutions for the gas pain?

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I use PAPAYA ENZYMES. I have used it since my RNY . July 2, 2013. It has and still is my saving grace. I still have gas a lot, also if I happen to take one bite to much it helps it go down that and lying on my left side. Before you take them please check with your Dr. They are natural and you can get them at Walmart for less than $5.00. It will get better. For sure. I am Lactose intolerant as I said they are the best!! Good Luck

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I love my chewable Gas X, ive been taking those on and off for the past two weeks. Walking does help, also you need to make sure you are having BM's. Im sure your surgeon told you that but you don't want anything backed up in there. It will get better. I suffered during the first week, and moving into my second week the pain is now on my lowest incision and according to my doctor its more than likely lower bowel gas and BM that hasnt been passed yet. Its going to take a little time. Hang in there.

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On 08/10/2018 at 16:05, GeminiSky said:



I love my chewable Gas X, ive been taking those on and off for the past two weeks. Walking does help, also you need to make sure you are having BM's. Im sure your surgeon told you that but you don't want anything backed up in there. It will get better. I suffered during the first week, and moving into my second week the pain is now on my lowest incision and according to my doctor its more than likely lower bowel gas and BM that hasnt been passed yet. Its going to take a little time. Hang in there.


Yes!!! I still didn’t have a BM. Surgery was Wednesday. I didn’t start a shake until today. And couldn’t finish the whole 8 oz of it. Had a few spoons of yogurt. How long did your BM take? I asked him what to take for gas and he told me simethicone. He didn’t even mention Gas X or suggest it.

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On 08/10/2018 at 15:51, shedo82773 said:



I use PAPAYA ENZYMES. I have used it since my RNY . July 2, 2013. It has and still is my saving grace. I still have gas a lot, also if I happen to take one bite to much it helps it go down that and lying on my left side. Before you take them please check with your Dr. They are natural and you can get them at Walmart for less than $5.00. It will get better. For sure. I am Lactose intolerant as I said they are the best!! Good Luck


I guess I will have to wait until Monday to ask. Or maybe I’ll email him tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion.

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