Day 6 - in the life of the balloon - TMI

The postop bloating continues for me to be my biggest problem.  Yesterday I was able to pass a small amount, but not enough.  I don't really burp at all.  Walking and taking the max # of gas-x strips don't seem to help much, but I try anyway.  It has now migrated to shoulder pain in addition to the abdomen.  I am getting really tired of this.

Good news, however that adding Benefiber powder to my liquids yesterday resulted in my first (tiny) BM since surgery last Tuesday, so I hope this a sign of progress.

Hey maternalgamer, I am going to make a seperate post about this gas situationas I see alot of people hav questions or commnets on it. I really hope you get to feeling better soon. Keep us posted.

Candie

I love your post title!  ha!!   Yep, I'm with you.  Fortunately, I'm am able to pass it, but that doesn't mean there isn't more just waiting to fill me back up again!  definite balloon here!


lara

It's like having a basketball in my abdomen!  A gurgling basketball! LOL

Hi there,

Did they give you any omaprazole to take?  It's generic for prilosec.  You have to open up the capsule and empty the time release pellets into a tablespoon, mix it with something.  I think this is helping along with the fact that my surgeon says I can take tums for my calcium at this point, this help to keep acid down too.

Barb

Yep - I'm already taking it.... but thanks for ANY suggestions.