Question:
I had laprascopic gastric bypass 2 days ago I have been walking how long does it take

before I can release the gas?    — ms.angie (posted on November 14, 2008)

November 14, 2008
The actual time table will depend on the person. However, walking around really helps. Gas-X chewables or the tabs that melt on your tongue will help alot.
   — phyllismmay

November 14, 2008
Remember the some of the "gas" discomfort is not in your bowels where you can fart it out. The use a gas to blowup you abdominal cavity during surgery to enhance the visability. Your body will absob this soon. Walking will promote bowel peristaltisis which will keep that end happy. Congrats on your weight loss surgery
   — urbrat2

November 14, 2008
My surg was 11.3.08. When I came home 2 days post op I looked 8 mos preg.. but things started rolling along around 3-4 days and especially after walking. also when you are on your back try rolling side to side. It is hard and my hurt but I found that helped move things along. Once the gas started moving I had liquid stools but that too cleared up after about 3 days. It was ablout a good week before things became regular in that area. Just be patient and give it time. Walk, Walk and Wald
   — DeniseHolstege

November 14, 2008
it takes a while, just continue walking, walking, walking it is your best option. gasx chewables are wonderful too. i had surgery on mon came home wed and had my first bm thurs, which was liquid and black (coffee ground appearance) with some blood-needless to say, even though i'm a nurse i was scared! everything was ok and once i had that first bm the gas slowly started going away and i had more bms each day and the abdominal discomfort/gas got better each day. walking was my best friend and you will find that if you sit alot you will become more and more uncomfortable from gas and just general soreness. hope this helps, Holly
   — RNlvnCARSON

November 14, 2008
for me it was a couple of weeks befor it was completely gone. just keep walking it helps
   — peggy R.

November 15, 2008
I had surgery on a thursday and didn't get rid of any until the sunday after..and that was with the help of a bumpy car ride that lasted about 1 hour...the bumpiness helped me out and I felt so much better afterwards! hugs, Kim
   — gpcmist