Fortunately, I had some Gas X strips (thanks, girls!) and sucked down three of those. About 30 min later, it finally subsided. And since we're all friends here, I won't lie - this was my motto for about 10 min:
DH was getting concerned, because I was almost in tears, it was so bad. And he knows I'm not a wimp. He was convinced it was more than gas, but I told him this seems to be a common problem at this stage of recovery. I promised him I'd call the doc in an hour if it wasn't better, which it was. Honestly, I was almost as concerned as him.
So, was this normal? It hurt so bad, I am tempted to preempt any more pain and just suck on Gas X strips 24/7. I won't, but dang, the pain can STAY AWAY. This was seriously, by a mile and a half, the most pain I've had since surgery.
I had the same thing happen. I woke up at 3:30AM maybe three days after surgery with terrible gas pains and not like I'd been having under my collar bone/shouler area. I sent my husband to the store in the middle of the night for gas-x. But honestly I didn't have any relief until I could actually pass the gas. It wasn't pretty.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound normal - though not at all pleasant. The good news is you shouldn't experience too many more of those experiences - if at all! Glad it finally went. Fart and be proud just like the poster says!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Amy, I am new to your blog. I found you through one of the other blogs I follow. I love your honesty. I was banded on 11/19 & I guess I am one of the lucky ones, in that I have never had any of the gas pains or nausea, etc. BUT, I definitely didn't hold in any gas, even in the Hospital! I always felt sorry for the poor Nurses that came into my room! But, in this case, better out than in, I always say!! Don't worry, it gets better!
ReplyDeleteFeeling soooo much better this morning. No gas pains AND no shoulder pain. Fingers crossed it stays that way. As I was thinking about it, it might have been from sitting up in my desk chair at work all day. Hmmmm, hope it was a one time occurence!
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