Post-Op Hot Air Balloon!

I got out of the hospital a week ago. The carbon dioxcide used to inflate your belly to separate organs was my biggest enemy. For 4 days after surgery, I felt like a giant helium balloon. My tummy was bloated & the pressure was VERY painful but it finally subsided yesterday. Today, I feel like I'm back to my old self. Did any of you have this wierd bloating from surgery? On a more positive note, it is incredible to have very little appetite! -26 lbs (after the 2 week pre-op liquid diet & 1 week post-op)

I am pre-op, but I have heard that the best remedy for this is to walk while flapping your arms like a chicken. lol  Sounds funny, but hey, if it works.... :  

Hi Jenn,  Ya I had that, very painful gas pressure in my upper tummy area. No drugs could cuz the pain! Im glad it finally went away, the first day was the worst and each day got better.  Im so glad thats over lol.  Way to go on your loss! :) Rachael

I had an open rny so i do not remember that as i was in the hospital for 7 days,

If you do that chicken walk flap thing can you take pics and post them? :) KIDDING! I was bloated too. Movement helped, but it almost appeared to be on it's on schedule! Hope you are doing better now :) :)