Question:
I am 6 days out of surgey(RNY) and I am having HORRIBLY painful gas,any suggestions??
— NoLeChiC (posted on April 9, 2008)
April 9, 2008
I have heard and everything I've read says walking helps with the gas and
pain. I have yet to experiance it. I hope that helps you
— newlyme
April 9, 2008
Lots of folks on this forum say "Gas-X Extra Strength" works
wonders! In fact, it's on their list of things to get before surgery, so I
got mine yesterday - now I'm ready! Walking is also the best thing to help
the gas move through. Good luck!
— Gay L.
April 9, 2008
In addition to the other suggestions, try consuming pro-biotics. Our
intestines have "friendly" bacteria that we need. These bacteria
can be killed off by antibiotics and other causes (not sure). Insufficient
"good" bacteria in your digestive system can cause gas. Check GNC
or other health-vitamin type stores for pro-biotics.
— Gina S.
April 9, 2008
i am 1 month out from RNY still have painful gas every day hope some one
can help
kathy
— oldpepsilady
April 9, 2008
I am 6 days post op myself....keep walking. Also last night I used a
Ducolax suppository. It did not stay in long as there is not much to remove
but I did have a tiny stool and the gas began getting better. Remember that
the gas, the longer you have it, makes you tender inside and that takes a
few days to resolve too.
— Gena L.
April 9, 2008
I would agree, walk, walk, walk... but my dr. frowned on antacids etc with
your new pouch.
— Claudia C.
April 9, 2008
Gas-X has been most helpful for me and I am 5 week post-op Gastric Bypass.
Walking does help, but I've learned that you should take the Gas-X every
day even if you arent having gas, that way it is prevented before the pain
comes. It is not harmful, and you will have relief and no public
embarassment doing it this way. It has worked for ms since I had surgery on
3/3/08. Hope this helps. Lisa
— [Deactivated Member]
April 9, 2008
WALK, WALK, WALK, WALK, WALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i had the same thing and
the more i walked the better it got. Gas-X also helps and i have heard some
say that eating yogurt helps. good luck and i know how you feel, it will
get better soon, hope this helps..Holly
— RNlvnCARSON
April 10, 2008
One of the reasons for the painful gas is that it takes weeks for the
intestines to start really working again. So, much that is eaten tends to
not be expelled very quickly (which creates gas as it decomposes). What
helped me was lots of little walking, lose pants (anything that bound my
waist made the problem worse), re-positioning myself when I sat down (I
tried to avoid remaining in a sitting position for very long) and lots of
warm beverages.
— SteveColarossi
April 11, 2008
I use Gas - X chewables. You can take them anywhere. And sometimes I take
antiacid with it like a rolaid
— niecie54
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