Gas Pains

I have the worst gas pains that i can't get rid of. I had open surgery, not lap. I've been walking up and down the halls all day long. Any ideas? IT HURTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not to make you laugh, Farrah, but remember - this, too, shall pass.

Since you had open surgery, I'm not sure how "bendable" you are, but ... one thing that helped me after WLS was to lay on my back and raise my knees to my chest - kind of like babies scrunch up when they have gas pains.  Also, if you're able to put any gentle pressure on your midsection - I used to gently lay against the side of the bed or over an ottoman/footrest - the key is gently!

I hope you feel better soon!

Can't the nurses get something ordered for you??

Im feel for you....gas pain is the worst!

Hope it gets better soon.....ouch!!!

Hugs....connie d

I am not sure if they can give you anything..it just has to come out...my suggestion would be to maybe put a pillow on your tummy and lean forward a bit....that should help..it sure helped after my c section if I can remember that correctly.

Good Luck!!

my recent surgery was open, too, so I know what you're going through.  I found that gently, slowly making my way over to lay on my side was helpful.  Some people swear that laying on your left side is most effective, but even THAT is a major ordeal with where you're at right now.

If they can't give you anything, just try ANY position you can tolerate that isn't reclining in the bed.  That's the WORST for getting any relief from gas!  laying flat, if you can manage it, is better. 

Thinking of you... 

Try a heating pad on your lower back.  When I had my RNY the nurses brought me a new hot blanket every 30 minutes and put it on my back so it was no where near my insicions.  It definately helped.