Need help: Is this normal? 1 week out

gas/bloating when does it go away?

My name is Aimee, I had surgery a week ago. I am having trouble with my bowels. I am so bloated and swollen. Beyound uncomfortable. Is this normal? Any suggestions??

I was told to use Milk of Magnesia (sp?) if I was having trouble with BM's but as for gas, I'm not sure...Sorry I cant be of any help.
Melissa

gas-x strips work good for me and walk walk walk!!! that gets the gas moving downward,lol. Oh and if you are drinking your protein shakes they can make you bloat my doc told me to drink all my water so that wont happen.
one more thing stay away from milk b/c it can cause gas and discomfort too.

I had diarrhea for 5 days after I came home from the hospital.  I also had the bloats and bad abdominal cramps.  It will pass, just try to get through it, one day at a time.

Yeah, I see it posted already but the Gas-X strips work, and WALKING.  That also helps you recover faster and keeps your chances for blood clots down.  So walk walk walk as much as you can.

That gas should pass in the next few days.  I think mine was gone by a week out.

I had some gas pain in the first week but to be honest I think I have more now with eating the cottage cheese, yogurt, and eggs part of the diet if I don't walk a bit after eating.   I think it is completely normal.   Good luck!

Hi Aimee,

If it weren't for my gas pains, I wouldn't of had anything to complain about..LOL  I had gastric surgery on 8/25/08.  I also used the Gas-X strips once I got home and I also put Bene-fiber in one protein shake per day.  This should help you.  Good luck!!

Dawnie