Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

My sleeve waa did on 7/7 2021 and I been walking sence my discharge my gas is killing me so bad in my back and chest what else can I do to ease my pain am in so much pain and my drive home is 4 hours away what else can I do

Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had terrible gas pain in my chest and shoulder as well. The best thing you can do is just keep walking and it will dissipate. It took a little over a week to go away for me. I’d also suggest sleeping more upright as it seems to be worse laying flat or on one’s side. 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

40 minutes ago, Turner01 said:

My sleeve waa did on 7/7 2021 and I been walking sence my discharge my gas is killing me so bad in my back and chest what else can I do to ease my pain am in so much pain and my drive home is 4 hours away what else can I do

Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Just to clarify, surgery was 7/7 or 9/7? If you are 2 months post-op and still in pain, you need to talk to your surgeon ASAP! That is absolutely not normal. If surgery was yesterday, then totally normal to still have gas pains. Best things to do are to walk regularly, take Gas-X often, use a heating pad, and stay upright (no laying down flat). Also, take your pain meds. Staying on top of the pain is really critical to healing. If you have along drive ahead, is it possible to spend a night in a hotel? It might be helpful to get another day of rest before hitting the road. Best of luck to you!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doc prescribed simethicone for gas pain. It's the active ingredient in Gas-X. You can also buy it over the counter. This one from Amazon is about a third of the price of Gas-X.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099NRYXNH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgeon told me to stock up on Gas-X (simethicone) and to make sure I chew it to basically liquid.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

A heating pad may also be helpful in addition to the other recommendations. Hopefully, you will feel more comfortable soon.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just to clarify, surgery was 7/7 or 9/7? If you are 2 months post-op and still in pain, you need to talk to your surgeon ASAP! That is absolutely not normal. If surgery was yesterday, then totally normal to still have gas pains. Best things to do are to walk regularly, take Gas-X often, use a heating pad, and stay upright (no laying down flat). Also, take your pain meds. Staying on top of the pain is really critical to healing. If you have along drive ahead, is it possible to spend a night in a hotel? It might be helpful to get another day of rest before hitting the road. Best of luck to you!
Sorry it was 9/7

Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×