usmcwife Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Hey everyone...I had surgery June 4th so that makes me what...7 days post op??!! I feel good but today I'm so bloated!! :lb12: I'm not in PAIN...but just uncomfortable. Can you all tell me when the swelling and bloatness (is that even a word?? haha) goes away??? I just wanna feel normal again...I'm losing weight...5 lbs since surgery but still so gassy. Thank you all for listening. Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Hi Angela, I think it took me about a good 2 weeks for the bloated/gassy feeling to completely go away. I'll be 5 weeks post op on Friday and I honestly don't feel like I had anything done to me (surgery wise). I feel great! I know it sucks, but this time will pass, I promise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sher Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 usmcwife, This is a miserable time for you. I took Phazyme and it helped alot with the gas and fullness feeling. The shoulder pain was what got me down, however about day 12-14, somewhere in there, it all mysteriously went away. Just hang in there it does get better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcwife Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Thanks Alana!! I know it's still fresh but today is just one of those days...the port site is sore...I feel bloated...the list goes on..haha...Thanks again!! > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Hi Angela, Have you tried taking Phayzime for the gas? Gas X strips didn't work for me. The bloatness [ ] lasted about 11 or 12 days for me... like you said, not really pain, just discomfort. Do you have the shoulder pain too? I had that off and on and lasted a little longer than the bloating. Warm to hot drinks soothed me, my favorite is hot tea. Good luck and best wishes, Darlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 P.S. Did you Poo??? That can be another reason... I didn't go till the 6th day post op. :lb12: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcwife Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Hi Darlene...actually you know...I have not tried Phazyme!!! The strips don't work so I kinda ruled that out...did you take the pills?? I will get some tonight and try some chamomille tea...thanks! As far as the shoulder pain goes...I have not had the shoulder pain-THANK GOD- but my mom, who was banded the same day, got it real bad. I think she's better now. I just feel bloated above my belly button to right in between my rib cage...NOT FUN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcwife Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Well I haven't had a problem but I didn't go yesterday...that may be my problem... #-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontondan Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Everyone is different, but I felt really swollen and bloated for a couple of weeks after the banding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Hi Darlene...actually you know...I have not tried Phazyme!!! The strips don't work so I kinda ruled that out...did you take the pills?? I will get some tonight and try some chamomille tea...thanks! As far as the shoulder pain goes...I have not had the shoulder pain-THANK GOD- but my mom, who was banded the same day, got it real bad. I think she's better now. I just feel bloated above my belly button to right in between my rib cage...NOT FUN!! I did take the Phazyme and it worked for me. They're gel caps so they go down smoothly. I know everyone repeats this over and over, but it's true, the more you walk, the better. My house is open down stairs and I walked in a big circle over and over. I forgot to mention also, I'm a sloucher and when I slouched it was more uncomfortable. I learned to sit up straighter and it seemed to relieve some of the discomfort. Hope you're feeling better!! :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccermom Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Hey everyone...I had surgery June 4th so that makes me what...7 days post op??!! I feel good but today I'm so bloated!! :lb12: I'm not in PAIN...but just uncomfortable. Can you all tell me when the swelling and bloatness (is that even a word?? haha) goes away??? I just wanna feel normal again...I'm losing weight...5 lbs since surgery but still so gassy. Thank you all for listening. Angela I lived on the Gas-X chewable tablets, only thing that got me through & walking ALOT. I was so bloated and my shoulder was hurting so bad from the gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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