Question:
I just had my surgery April 6,2009 Phrase 1 Tips for Gas Pain

I just had my surgery and Ive been walking and I'm still in pain with the gas pockets, How long do it last    — kasmeire (posted on April 8, 2009)

April 8, 2009
Instead of chewing ice drink warm water with a little lemon and if you like it sweeter a splenda pack. My gas passed in 2 days. My mom is a nurse and she says that warm fluids move things through your body faster than cold. It works great for me, plus it tasted really great.
   — premdona

April 8, 2009
I had surgery March 9th and had tremendous gas the first 2-3 weeks. I started taking Probiotics and noticed a decrease in gas. I don't know if the "good" bacteria actually helped or if it was going to settle down anyway but it can't hurt anything. Kevin
   — hapkidodoc

April 9, 2009
If the pain you're having is in your shoulders, which is where I experienced it, try using a heating pad. This really helped for me. Mine was completely gone within 4 or 5 days.
   — Jill_in_Tx

April 9, 2009
I had RNY surgery March 30th. I had the terrible gas in my shoulders. I found absolutely nothing that helped much. The heat pad was the best. Mine finally just passed in about 8 days. I can still feel it a little if I yawn alot. It will pass, hang in there and congratulations.
   — ktb