how long does this last

how long does this gas last for? i am hurting and as far as the liquids go i am not doing to good, teresa

Walking, heating pad and Gas X will all help.  Do the best you can with the liquids and focus on getting rest. Hang in there it does get easier.  If you become extremely uncomfortable call your doctor.

It can take up to 2 weeks for the sometimes painful and persistent gas to dissipate. Patience is something to have in your back pocket right now. Walking... moving about... resting on your side with a pillow on your belly... those foot rubs. It all helps. Did you bring home any of the tiny cups from the hospital? they helped me get small amounts of liquid in. Keep trying... that is your job right now... rest... movement and hydration. The first month is the hardest. Talk to your body... tell it you need help. It will listen.

hello well today is better not much gas at all. i also called the dr because i was feeling very weak it was an effort to talk. come to find out it was because i wasn't having any protein so we went to the vitamin shop and picked up isopure and today i feel better not 100% but  better than yesterday. thanks so much for the advice teresa

I watered down my RTD Isopure and used that as my  "water"... multitasking. Hydration and protein at once. Hang in there. T.

Like Tammy said, walk and move around.  It'll get the gas moving and out.  Gas X sometimes can make things feel worse...it did for me.  You have to try and see.   You may now be lactose intolerant...get Lactaid milk or the lactaid drops or pills to take...it may help you.  If you're eating or drinking milk, this may be the culprit along with the gas pumped into you from surgery. And, call your  doc if it doesn't get better... Paula

thanks paula i was taking the gas x ,but it did not seem to help so i stoped also i have not had no milk. i am feeling better today just every once in a while i get a gas pain and still a bit in the shoulders but much better thanks for being there teresa