Had RNY on Friday, came home today, HELP

My surgery went good, was in a lot more pain then I expected but the staff @ Sinai were awesome & helped tons

I am in the worst pain ever. that is why they kept me an extra day. I just passed gas a few minutes ago for the first time & nothing has ever felt better. Any suggestions to help this along. I am using gas-x strips and walking a few minutes every hour.

Try walking more than a few minutes... You may not be moving enough to get the gas broken up.

Make sure you change positions often.. Bed, chair, walk - go ge****er.. sit forward in the chair, tuck your legs to the side.  The more you move, the better you will feel.

The heating pad helped me tremendously!  I alternated putting it on my back and on my tummy.. Gently massaging my belly got things "moving" too and didn't hurt at all.  It was actually soothing.

Good luck.. I hope you feel better soon.

Stephanie

p.s. I had surgery 6 days ago and have been driving since Saturday - went shopping, ran errands, am doing laundry and changing sheets today then off to the dry cleaners.  I really think the reason I'm doing so well is I have been getting 64 ounces of fluid in every day AND moving as much as possible.  Keep moving and sipping.. you'll get there real soon!

Those are great pointers. I too, had my surgery on Friday. All I can say is walk, walk, walk. Even when you do not want to, get up and walk! It will help you break up all that gas! I am right along with you!