Question:
Is it ok to take GasX FOR GAS PAINS 3 WEEKS OUT?

I am having some serious gas pains and didn't know if I could take over the counter med. for it. I know some people have said they take gasx. Is this ok at 3 weeks out? thanks for any information. Pat    — Pat B. (posted on November 28, 2003)

November 28, 2003
yes you can take it. gas-x makes a chewable sugarfree tablet
   — franbvan

November 28, 2003
yes it is ok i took it at 2 weeks out no problems at all i have a list from a pharmacist and thats on the ok list to take.
   — Karen H.

November 28, 2003
Gas x is fine...but try Maalox Max..it also has simethicone (for gas) AND 1000mg of calcium (yeah yeah..it's carbonate...but it won't HURT ya!!!) Comes in a berry quick dissolve tablet (although the quick part is a LIE) and is quite tasty:)
   — kathy B.

November 28, 2003
Hey Pat, Taking Gas-X 3 weeks out is alright...I had to take it in the immediate post op days...The day I was dicharged, I had to go by the drug store to get some...Eventually, the gas will disappear. The other thing, with the doctor having manipulated your "plumbing" it's going to take your body a little bit before it gets used to the new routing. Also, when you do have abdominal surgery of any kind, our bodies tend to protest, and our digestive system comes to a screaming halt. And that could possibly be why you are still gasy. But don't worry it will soon end. Hugs Marni
   — Marni