Had surgery on Monday, nearly died today... GAS was my alleged killer.

Oh, the horror! Why didn't someone tell me!? Why didn't I listened?!  Gas pains are KILLER! Walking does help but I am still suffering.

Otherwise, feeling pretty good. I still need pain meds, maybe I am a weenie. I should be released later this evening. I have urinating good and even had a BM or something like it! I am ready to head home.

Nurses said that the drain will peobably go home with me. Is that necessary?

How much should I be taking in at this point. I am working on broth, jello and water... No more nausea yet. That is about all I have right now. Will keep you all updated as I can.

Gas-X saves lives! Try it!

Fly!
Flap your arms up and down and around. This will keep the gas from settling in your shoulders.
Also, get someone to pat your back, like burping a baby.

Ditto the above - Gas-X can be your new best friend

Walk...sip...walk...sip... repeat!

Congratulations and you're not a weenie.  #1 thing I learned on these boards is every person and every plan is different.  Just follow your doctors orders and you'll do great!

 A heating pad helped and my husband beat on my back for me.  First days are the hardest, just take it one moment at a time.  Good luck!

you are not a weenie! You will do fine!! Listen to the others and get some gas X and keep sipping and walking. Remember just a few days ago you were worried they wouldn't even do it....

Have a safe trip home and keep us updated!

I agree with everyone else. Gas-x, pats on the back, and walking will definitely help.

you are not a weenie - back in 1998, I had lap surgery for reflux = same idea of gas pains, I woke the first night screaming I am having a heart attack -the pain in my check and shoulder was so bad I really thought I was having aheart attack. I had never had surgery before and wasnt' warned that it was going to happen. the nurses all came running with all the machines, EKG's, blood pressure machines, oxygen  - you name it they had it but everything was normal thank goodness. They even took blood to rule out a heart attack.  But when they called they called the surgeon, he knew exactly what it was.  He came in and explained it to me.  I wasnt allowed out of bed yet with that surgery, so I just had to massage it and use a heating pad until the next day when I tried to get out of bed