HE DID IT!! YAAAY...HELP?!?! Need 2 day post op advice!

Hello OH Fam!

Well my husband Cory has now officially crossed over. His surgery was Monday and he did so well that he was sent home Tuesday! (totally unexpected). I tell you fam, no one can tell me that prayer does not work and that God isn't an AWESOME, FAITHFUL and COMPASSIONATE God!

A few hours after his surgery he was out of bed and walking up and down the hallways of the hospital like nothing happened. It was WEIRD! The nurses were shocked and kept asking him if he was in pain. He said.."no not really, just feeling really bloated and need to walk some of this gas off me. Don't walk too close behind me and when I tell you to duck you better hit the floor" LOLOLOL! (Cory's nuts)

One nurse said she has never seen anything like it and she takes care of GB patients all the time. Praise God!

Well.....speaking of the bloat....oh boy! He is having a tough time with it fam. Pain is really very minimal...but I have to litterally almost force feed him. He doesn't want to eat and drinking water makes it worse. What do I do??? He is so grateful that he isn't in horrible pain like he expected to be (from reading some of the stories here) but he he miserable with gas. I feel so bad for him. It is one thing to get the doctors advice, but another to hear it from those who have been there.

Can you please either share your similar stories or give us advice on how to handle? I know it will get better, but seeing him so miserable is hard.

How long does this last?

Any tricks to make his liquid diet more apepaling to him while he's bloated like this?

Any  tricks to get rid of the gas (taking his restricted diet into consideration?

All in all, he is so happy he did it. But you should see him...I'm looking at him right now...he looks so sad and miserable. Please help...

Praise God !!!! How wonderful that all went ...I still don't have a date but i know there are gas strips , like the one to make ur breath small good... u cld try them there called gas-x stripes...Until the next time may God always smile on ur path.....Cheroity

Welcome to the losers bench Cory!
A lot of walking helps with the gas, so does a heating pad when resting from the walking. The bloating will last for a few days.
Remember to sip, walk and rest....it is very important to get your fluids in or you will become dehydrated and that will cause other problems.
Keep us posted on your progress.

Thanks Carol!

I will tell him about your great advice. I actually have a heating pad that I just bought and thought I may not have to use again (had a back injury). Glad to know I can put it to good use again. We will keep you posted on his progress.

Thanks again!

 I am glad that Cory did so well!    I will admit, that the gas is awful for about 4 - 5 days.  I would have given anything to burp or pass wind.  I will say that the more you move, walk, bend over etc, the faster the gas will leave.  

Do not be too concerned about eating this early out.  I did good to get like 1/2 a protien shake made with 1/2 c. water and maybe a 2 oz serving of jello.  The jello alone would fill me up.  I would alternate between the two.  Unsweetened applesauce and popsicles also tasted good. 

Some people get relief by laying on the bed and drawing up their knees to the chest and rolling side to side.  

Basically, you have to let it wait to work its way out of your system.  Try pushing popsicles and fluids such as hot tea.  He will not get near the 64 oz requirement for several weeks.  Dont fret, it will happen.  Hang in there!  

Nancy,

Thank you SO much! I read your post to him and he will try the suggestions you mentioned. I am extrememly relieved to hear that this gas is common. I knew it probably was, but it seems to be so intense it kinda scared us. He sleeps a lot, but this is the first time in his life he's ever had surgery so I guess his body is adjusting to everything.

Thanks for the advice on eating too. He's doing ok with his water intake, but I think he could do better.

Thanks again!!

Well God bless and congratulations! I can't offer any advice because I am still on the waiting line for the losers bench....but just wanted to express my joy for you. I guess you two will be scuba diving next year this time!

Congratulations.  This too shall pass.  When I had trouble passing the gas they gave me a prescription to help me.  They would not let me leave the hospital until I did.  Some body said don't worry about the eating. I did not want anything to eat.   That will come soon.  I am two months post op and I still don't have an appetite.  I eat because I know I need to.  It is such a wonderful feeling when you can realize that old thing are past away, and that you have a new life ahead. 

I'm 5 months out and I still struggle with gas. GasX strips work wonders and I carry them daily although I don't need them daily. I agree with the others that eating right now is not priority but getting small amounts of protien shakes in and other liquids is vital and walking, walking, walking. Right now resting is what his body needs he has lots of time for other things in a few weeks. So happy and praising God he has given him such a testimony to his greatness. Awesome!

I can't offer anything new (walk, wlak, wlak, sip, sip, sip, rest, rest, rest.....repeat) but I wanted to say how glad I am to hear that Cory's surgery went so well and that he is recovering as expected!
CONGRATULATIONS!