Gas Pain

 The gas pain is definitely keeping me from drinking more, because I found tha****er sips cause a lot of bloat. I guess I just have to figure out how to sip without sucking air. I know the gas pain isn't my imagination because I've gotten so bloated I had to unbutton my Sz24 pants that have been hanging on me for two months. 

I've found that sipping hot liquids helps decrease the bloat and pain factor. I know it's different for everyone, but that's what has worked for me so far.

Oh I remember the "gas pain"  right after surgery.  I thought I was  going to die as well.. but it did get better as the days passed.

keep walking :)

Gas x and pain meds.
I found that if I was in pain, I would tense up, and it would be worse.
So numbing the pain helped ease.

Hi Jennifer - so glad that all went well for you and that you are home.  Sorry you are so uncomfortable and thanks for the heads up for those of us coming behind you.