3 days out!

Hey folks! I had my surgery on Sept. 7(Thursday) I was so excited and nervous all at the same time! I was on a clear liquid diet for 2 days prior, and my surgery was not until around 4:30pm Thursday. I will be honest, I woke up in a lot of pain!! Dont get me wrong, Im not complaining, just giving a heads up. My pain was helped a lot by the meds, but yesterday(2 days out) was my hardest. I had soo much gas pain and was not able to expell it. If you experience this from your surgery(when they blow your stomach up) then be prepared for pain. My mother was amazing, and rubbed VERY lightly on my stomach which helped ease the gas pains and expell it. It feels so much better to get that out of your body. I am uping my protein and water intake, which is difficult but so important! Walking has been m best remedy! WALK WALK WALK! Take your time, but moving helps, even ifs its just around the room. hope this can help you!

Congratulations DC

Thanks for posting D C I go tomorrow for my surgery and I'm having my mom read what your mom did for you...I will keep you in mind if when I wake up I'm gassy...Good luck on your journey and keep posting...Elisa

I had surgery on Sept. 5. While in the hospital I was given daily shots of Pepcid AC. Unfortunately when I retuned home on Friday I was experiencing severe gas pain. I've been chewing the GAS X thin strips to relieve the pain at home.

Thanks for the info friend, I have been wondering. My surgery is Thursday and I am trying to be FULLY prepared. I am getting some of the gas thins like the other post suggested too. I will get sore if I lay around so I bought some slip on tennis this weekend to make it a little easier to get on and get around in. YOUR POST HELPS! Can't wait to see you on the losing side!!!!!!!!!! HUGS STEPHY