Gas pain after drinking

I am post-op 5 days and everything was fine the first 3 days- but now anytime I drink water, my protein drinks etc I get terrible gas pains. I have been walking and drinking slowly-- no straw. Any suggestions?

I actually did not start to have gas pains until around day 3, so it may not have much to do with your drinking.  I remember the first few days thinking "People talk about how bad the gas pains are, but this is nothing."  Then they hit me!  In addition to the walking, I used Gas-X.  They have Gas-X strips that you put on your tongue to dissolve (like Listerine Pocket tabs), so I didn't have to worry about trying to swallow pills or chewable tablets. 

I didn't have the gas pains from the surgery.  I do get severe gas pains and abdominal cramping from sugar free rita's (italian ice).  It might be whatever you are consuming that is causing it. 

Thanks for the suggestions and support.

What you have is normal.  I have them too (am 7 days post op).  I make sure to eat slowly, and make sure to not overeat.  Also, take a Prilosec and 4 of those Gas-X dissolving strips.  When my gas got really bad, I just took some of the narcotic pain meds my doc prescribed.  I don't like taking heavy drugs like that, but those gas pains are like labor pains!!!  Mine have gotten better, I must say, but they're still terrible in the evenings sometimes.  Hang in there.

Thanks. I m trying to eat and drink slowly. The gas is still uncomfortable and I am having no luck with gas-x. I am going to give my DR a call.  Thanks for the suggestions