Hi everyone,

My VSG is scheduled for 12/10/19. I had a laparoscopic surgery in the past and still remember the pain the CO2 gas they pump into your abdomen caused. Did anyone out there experience this with their VSG surgery?

Thanks for your replies!

Jan

22 minutes ago, JanLPhun said:

Hi everyone,

My VSG is scheduled for 12/10/19. I had a laparoscopic surgery in the past and still remember the pain the CO2 gas they pump into your abdomen caused. Did anyone out there experience this with their VSG surgery?

Thanks for your replies!

Jan

In a word, yes. You will get the gas pains. They gave me chewable GasX in the hospital, which probably cost my insurance company 10 dollars, but at that point I did not care.

I experienced horrible gas pain in my shoulder after my gallbladder surgery so I was extremely concerned about this one. I was prepped beforehand that the best way to avoid gas accumulation was to walk.

The gas actually releases from your skin. I was up immediately after surgery walking the halls of the hospital. It made a huge difference, no gas, and really helped me with my healing. Just add a little more distance each time you go. I thought I was never going to be able to handle the walking that quickly, but it really was not bad at all.

Thank you Kimberly3!

Just like everything else with this surgery, experiences vary. I had little to no gas pain. Hope yours is smooth.

MourningTheLossofBeer: I will also be missing beer post surgery, but won't be mourning the loss of my beer belly.

The gas was horrific for a couple of days. Burping and heaving mostly. The best thing to ease it was simply walking about and sleeping with head and shoulders raised, could not sleep on side due to acid and heartburn. You'll get thru it it's worth it

Thank you @EmmaG.

I am 5 days post op from my VSG. The the pain from the gas is real. What helped me were the heating pads. After surgery I had my husband put the heating pads on each shoulder and one on my back. I purchased them at Jewel Osco they come in a pack of 3 and cost 7 dollars. Walking also helps. Good luck!