Oh, the gas pains!

My belly is still so full of gas! The pressure is a bit uncomfortable. It hurts to take a deep breath, like the gas is just squeezing the heck out of everything. If the gas was gone I'd feel like a new woman. I wanna be a new woman! HELP!

Are you able to expel it...if so, let it rip!   The surgeon explained that is a good thing.  I noticed when i take tinier sips of stuff and longer in between sips, i have much less gas.  This morning i had a cup of hot tea (which i had to reheat twice) and it took more than an hour and i felt great.   This evening, I ate 6 ounces of tomato soup but to fast and the gas and mumbling started and it was time to make a run for the bathroom so i think there is a correlation.      I also think our bowels need time to adjust to their changes also. Hang in there! Pam

Could the acidity of the tomato soup be causing you some problems?  I know when I eat tomato products, I get serious acid reflux!! Kelly :)

I am so sorry you are feeling so uncomfortable.  I am 6months out and my gas pains are still terrible.  I heard it takes quite awhile to get back on track, however some post-ops don't have any trouble.  Hope you get to feeling better soon. Dana

I read some where that gas x strips help, but it would be best to ask your doctor first.

I agree with the gas x strips.  but since you are still new post op I would just make a quick call to your surgeons office.  Hope you feel better!  it does get better.  Walking is really teh best thing to get the gas moving.