Question:
Generally feeling lousy. Any solutions for decreasing post-op pain, gas.
I am 5 days post-op open RNY and feeling pretty lousy, mostly gas. I really need some encouragement that this was the right thing to do. It really has been hard — Margaret S. (posted on January 8, 2001)
January 8, 2001
Dear Margaret,
My mother, in her infinite wisdom, said something very encouraging to me
pre-op. She said, "Isn't two weeks of pain worth a long life of
health and happiness?" Now that I am 4 months post and lost 75#s, I
say, "YES!" Before you know it, most of the yucky pain will go
away and you will be reaping all the benefits of the surgery. God bless!
— [Anonymous]
January 8, 2001
Two of the nurses at BTC who had had WLS both recommended GasX for
post-surgical gas pains.
— Nanette T.
January 8, 2001
I am 2 1/2 weeks post-op, and everytime I eat, I get terrible gas and belch
for an hour. Today, I took liquid Zantac before I ate, used Beano on my
first bite, and after I finished, I chewed a Mylanta gas tab. It sounds
like a lot to do, but it worked. I will do anything to get rid of that
pain. Good luck to you.
— Judy G.
January 8, 2001
I had surgery on 12/28/00 - not quite two weeks yet. I had no idea the
pain I had was gas. Once I figured it out, I started taking simethicone -
extra strength gas tabs- at every meal & it worked. You can't OD on
simethicone - it is an inert ingredient so ignore the box.
— Lisa B.
January 9, 2001
Hi Margaret, WaaaaaaaaaaHOOOOOOOOOO hey you are on the other
side, that is reason to be positive. You are over the hardest
times. I'm 8 weeks post come thursday. The first 2 weeks I had
a tough time with eating and gas, but like anything else, live and
learn small bites and chew chew and CHEW. That is when you are allowed
to go to chewable food again and small bites. I have found that
before I start to eat, I take a chewable pepcid and that helps
me with both upset tummys and gas. Also time and healing is a
very large cure of gas and the depression that seems to accompany
this surgery for a little while. I ask myself, self what in
heck did you do to yourself this time for the first two week it was
bad. Now as time goes on, I am much happier with my decision to
have WLS, and I am sure you will work out the paths that works
for you. Congrat. on your sucessful surgery and all the closed
doors that will open for you
— William C.
April 12, 2001
Hi, I am now 10 days post op and I am having terrible problems with the
air/gas pains also. I would place bets that when the surgeon was done with
my Lap RNY, he inserted a fetus. I feel like I am pregnant! I can feel
the gas bubbles move around as though it was an arm or a leg trying to find
room. My Surgeon's office said that it is most definitely gas and I am
going to try Phayzyme tonight. If you ahve any ideas, please let me know.
— Sheralee D.
April 13, 2001
I am 6 weeks post op and had the same pain you described. When I talked to
my doctor we determined it was caused by the pain killers I was taking.
When I stopped taking the pain killers and switched to Tylenol the pain
disappeared the next day. I also walked a little everyday. I hope that
helps.
— Arlene J.
July 2, 2002
hi, my name is Carol May, and I feel lousy also, I am 7 days post op, I
feel so sore on the inside and out, I have gas when I get up in the morning
and if I dont walk around much it comes back during the day. They say that
will pass and we will feel better every day, but right now I feel like I
have been hit with a truck. I'm sure we will feel better soon. Carol May
— Carol M.
July 15, 2002
margaret, ijust had surgery on 7/11/02. i also had a lot of gas. walking
and moving really helps. ialso took chewable
gas x,that seemed to help a bit too and drink all your water. hope you
feel better.
— kathleen O.
July 15, 2002
Walking and Gas-x, which is recommended by my surgeon as okay for RNY
patients.
I also found that I had more gas if I wore my binder. If you wear one,
loosen it from time to time, especially after you eat.
It is normal to have a lot of gas the first 10-12 days.
I am about 3 weeks out and the gas has decreased 90%.
Probably because your stoma is not so swollen, and liquids and food pass
more easily.
— C. C.
July 15, 2002
I am 5 days post op and came to the site tonight to see what others have
experienced with post - op pain. I see I'm not the only one so I do feel
better.... yes misery loves company.
I'm assuming mine is a lot of gas too. Back pain, rib pain, some pain when
I eat. And the lortabs are not really helping.
Good luck to you and everyone else.
— Janet S.
November 13, 2004
Try Chewable Gas-X. My doctor is really strict , but the nurse told me I
could take it for the gas and it helps!!!
— kevslilkity
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