Question:
I had RNY 6 day's ago...
I have been having cold/hot flashes since I was in the hospital. I have a little discomfort on my left side. I am still burping and belching a bunch. And I just don't feel right. I just want to know if any of this is normal... anyone else deal with this? Should I be concerned? — Jennifer C. (posted on September 16, 2007)
September 16, 2007
Yes, This sounds alot like my day 6. Christine
— Christine M.
September 16, 2007
As long as you aren't running a fever, that means 101 or better, don't
worry about the hot/cold flashes.
Your body has been severly traumatized and will take a while to adjust.
The gas is also normal, not fun, but normal. Just work at getting in your
protein and liquids and eat and drink SLOW! That cannot be emphasized
enough. Good luck and welcome to the losing side! Martina
— Martina B.
September 16, 2007
I will be hitting my 6 month post op come the end of this month and I still
have gas, although not as bad as it was at first, it bothers me that I
can't belch one long belch, but have to many small ones LOL. Guess it
could be worse! Hang in there, it does get better I promise, and just make
sure you don't have a fever as a previous poster stated. Good luck and God
Bless!
— crystalsno
September 16, 2007
it is normal. you jusy had major operation give yourself some time.
— Alvernlaw
September 16, 2007
Sounds normal. Just keep your eye on your actual temperature. If you are
running a temp then go to the emergecy room. 101 degrees or better. Good
luck and welcome to the loser's bench.
— jammerz
September 16, 2007
I HAD MY SURGERY ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2007 AND I STILL AM HAVING SOME
DISCOMFORT...I THINK IT IS PRETTY NORMAL
— daizygurl27
September 16, 2007
i'm 3 days post op, lots of pain (discomfort too mild a word), and i'm
belching a bunch too. i feel so weak. looking forward to the full
liquids. hang in there, i think you're fine, but keep us posted
— lahamm816
September 16, 2007
Yep, the burping; belching; and farting -- classic after effects. Your
stomach and system are new and you are still getting rid of the anesthesia.
You will notice this as you progress through the process. Your body will
react differently to various foods. For instance, after I eat fruit, I
have gas --which for me really isn't anything new because prior to surgery
fruit did me that way too. After about a month or so; you might want to
try a digestive enzyme. I've been taking one for about a week (2 tablets
after each meal) and I've seen the decrease in gas. The digestive enzyme
is described to help your system digest the foods.
— the7thdean
September 16, 2007
You sound like you are getting along just fine (but do watch your
temperture). My surgeon told me that the anaesthetic can stay in your body
for up to a month so your belching and farting will continue for awhile.
Try to do deep breathing exercises to clear it out of those far off pockets
in your lungs. Did you get one of those plastic spirometers in hospital?
Try using it every couple of hours and see how deep a breath you can take,
hold it for a bit and then let it out slowly. Walking also helps to clear
your lungs. Congratulations! You have just crossed into the beginning of
the best years of your life! -@li
— cherub13
September 17, 2007
I had that for a long time after surgery!
— Novashannon
September 17, 2007
Yup, sounds about right... just watch the temp... it really DOES get better
every day. Congrats!! :)
— airbear762000
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