Question:
I had lap procedure on Dec 19th I have gas pains and have to force my self to

I can only eat a couple bite of jello or yogurt I have gas pains so bad can we take tums? How long does the gas last and to make matters worse I started my period and the pain med they gacve me gives me headach HElP Kathy Black    — kathy B. (posted on December 23, 2002)

December 23, 2002
I found Gas X worked wonders those first days/weeks home from the hospital. I still use it when I have painful gas. It is chewable and dos not taste that bad. My doctor recommended that and Bean-o but Bean-o you have to take 3 pills, I prefer Gas-X. I really don't think Tums will help with Gas.
   — Kelly T.

December 23, 2002
Have you called your surgeon?
   — bob-haller

December 23, 2002
Kathy, What does your surgeon recommend you take? I would go with that. Also, try to walk around the house as often as you can tolerate. That will help loosen the gas bubbles and help you release it. The gas from the anesthesia alone can be painful. Hang in there, it gets easier! Best wishes and continued success.
   — Linda M.

December 23, 2002
I had to start taking Maalox even when I was in the hospital to get rid of that trapped gas. I think that will help you tremendously. I was eating just about the same things you are at your stage of the surgery. Try some cream of chicken or mushroom soup or some oatmeal. Those worked well for me.
   — MURRAY

December 23, 2002
I was low on money so I used Walmarts "EQUATE" brand of Extra Strength GasX. What a relief! Then the sonic booms that rippled through the house set in and more relief. Plus all five cats heads would pop up, turn around, look and sniff and say "dad the litter box is that a way. Don't you think you should use it?" LOL, I loved that GasX. It was a real "gas". <smile>
   — Danmark