Terrible, incredible, debilitating gas...

Hello my OH friends, I'm in desperate need of help. I am 10 days post op significant plastic surgery including tummy tuck, lipo, BL/BA and inner thigh lift and I am having the worst gas pains in life, so much so that I am doubled over in pain. The gas is tolerable even non existent during the day but at 9 on the evening or so, it gets bad, I can't even sleep. This morning was the worst. I have not been able to wear my compression garment for a full day for the last 7 days or so and didn't wear it at all for 3 days. I have been taking Gas-Ex and a laxative which helps the symptoms about 35-50%. I really need some help. Another thing that worries me is that my flight back home in a few days is at 9pm and 6 hours long- if i start to feel the pains like anything I've had recently, I'm not sure if I can tolerate it. I'm really homesick and want to home. Help please! =(

Right after my PS, I thought I was going to die of gas pains, but I was dealing with serious constipation, so I knew why (and gas x doesnt touch that pain).

One thing that helped the pain was a heating pad - I slept with it pretty much all night and it was the only thing that reduced the pain.

Can you see a doctor and get a rx gas relief - i know they make something stronger by rx.

Thanks for writing back. When i had my DS, that was the problem, but I've been having BM every day. I walk, I drink fluids, I haven't taken pain medications, I take a laxative, nothing is making this go away. How long did you suffer from the gas pains? Mines have been going on for the last 7 days or so. Do I have to look forward to many more days of this? Thanks

It really depends on what is causing it. I still stuffer from horrible gas now every once in a while...but mine was related to or triggered by the surgery.

I know you might not want to hear this recommendation with all that  you had done,  but  when I had the Lower Body Lift, full circumference I was told it was very important to walk at least 10 min. every 2 hrs. and to keep drinking the water . Due to the long duration of being under anesthesia and taking narcotic pain meds, your digestive system can get really screwed up. There are over the counter meds you can take to trigger a bowel movement and drugs for softening the stool (colex).  I was taking Colex 2x/day so that I wouldn't have constipation. (My abdominal muscles would not have liked that) I have to say the walking around the house for 10 min every 2 hrs made all the difference. It helps the blood flow and awakens the digestive system. I did it all 24 hrs. 

 

I hope you get well, and have successful flight home. 

Thanks so much. I will be incorporate that now. I've even set my alarm! I need this to go away asap. Thanks.

Any other tips? I'm so open...

I found that the 1.5 days I had challenges was when I became lax on ny routine of n
walking, staying hydrated with water snd protein drinks, taking Miralax in the morning with coffee, eating two prunes daily, and taking Benefiber in the evening. It also helps to eat fruit too. Pineapple helps with healing as does all kinds of protein. The feeling is miserable. Good luck!

As another DSer, BOY can I relate to the gas pains we can get.  First thought I had?  What are they feeding you?  Protein shakes?  Lots of carbs?  Could be a sensitivity to something you arent used to.  Could be too many carbs.  New vitamins (even a different brand)?  Your system is in hyperdrive right now and super sensitive. The only thing Ive found to help at ALL is laying down, legs propped up, with a heating pad.