Question:
I am post op 3 days from laparscopic rny. Is it normal to still be leaking fluid and

having wicked gas pains but dont feel like i have to go to the bathroom?    — tlema (posted on February 12, 2010)

February 12, 2010
i had laparscopic rny monday 02/08/2010. i have no leaking what so ever. Every now and then a little puff of gas. there has been no pain or nausea through out this whole precedure.
   — Gary123

February 12, 2010
There really is no normal. I had HORRIBLE pain and u may be constapated as well try using some miralaz in apple juice and keep taking ur pain meds itll wear off next week!
   — lynnredboy

February 12, 2010
HI, My Name is barry and I just Lap/Rny myself on Wed. 2/10 and I am home as of Fri. I have 5 hole in my stomach from the lap. and the only one that SHOULD be leaking is the drain hole where the drain was? So if thats the fluid your referring to yes its totally naormal and your surgeon should have told you to expect some drainage and MAKE sure you CHANGE THE GAUZE PADS. As far as the wicked gas pains I feel your pain, 2 reasons and thats all , 1- make sure your not constipated and use something if you are such as a suppository -Btw they TRIED to give me in the hospital but I knew my colon was empty because I did a 7 day liquid pre-op and was clear b4 surgery and # 2 is probaly the most common reason is because they pumped alot of air in your stomach so they could move around the instruments and your liver and so on, anyway I have tons of gas , only way to relieve it is walk, walk , walk ,and try ti do some burp..ing , this is what i was told and whats working for me.I hope you find this info useful and best of luck to you. Barry
   — barry l.

February 12, 2010
A little draining is normal. If it keeps up for more than 5 or 6 days call your Dr. For the gas... Mine was terrible. I chewed gas-x like candy and keep moving. The more you move around the more quickly the air that they pumped into your stomach will go away. I even had air pockets near my neck and shoulders untill it all came out. Remember Each person is going to react to things differently. We can tell you what we have been through but if something really doesn't feel right always call your DR
   — phyllismmay

February 12, 2010
Thanks everyone! I did call the dr and everything is fine. I actually do feel a little better today. Nurse said gas might also be because of any milk product I might have had? At this point who knows, just taking it one moment and one vitamin at a time. I have to say it's wonderful to have this website.
   — tlema