Gass pain and walking

fiercebynature
on 4/22/16 7:39 pm

Hello

Just a quick question, I understand that walking reduces gas pains after surgery, but what if you can't walk , for example I need a new hip and will walk as much as I can but it is  very painful to stay on my feet. Any other methods.

 

Surgery: 9/2/16 H.W. 340 S.W.254 C W 208

Leslie W.
on 4/23/16 5:19 am - Cobourg, Canada

If it is gas in your pouch or bowels try gas-x, food getting stuck try papaya enzyme.

    
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011  NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11  Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
My Angel is Sheri TK   
fiercebynature
on 4/23/16 8:12 am

I've never heard of papaya enzyme -I shall look it up!

Thanks!

Surgery: 9/2/16 H.W. 340 S.W.254 C W 208

Leslie W.
on 4/23/16 11:51 am - Cobourg, Canada

You can find it with the vitamins. It help to digest food. I used it often at the beginning when trying new foods that made my pouchy grouchy

    
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011  NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11  Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
My Angel is Sheri TK   
CPAC
on 4/23/16 6:59 am

I could not walk much either. I am usually in a wheelchair. If you have a walker then use it. If not then ask for a wheelchair or transfer chair and pu**** like a walker and then sit in it when you are tired or have pain from your hip. This will help you walk further as you know there is always a seat available. 

I have a cream I made myself that helps enormously for gas pain. I used it before surgery and am now almost 2 months post op and I occasionally still use it. It is just coconut oil with peppermint oil. I liberally rub it all over my stomach when needed. There is the added bonus that the coconut oil helps keep the skin moisturized which lessens the loose skin. 

 

Initial referral June 2014. Orientation Dec 2014. Initial Weight 380 lb. Meet the surgeon Feb 18 2016 Start opti Feb 19 2016 Opti weight 370 lb Surgery March 2 2016

fiercebynature
on 4/23/16 8:11 am

Sounds great thanks!

 

Surgery: 9/2/16 H.W. 340 S.W.254 C W 208

Drvn2skcede
on 4/25/16 5:17 am

A heating pad is also useful, it was my best friend post-surgery

Referral (OWMC): January 12, 2015; Orientation: April 20, 2015; Intake Nurse: Jul 8, 2015; Beh/Nut: Oct 20, 2015. Beh2: Nov 23, 2015; Nut2: Dec 15, 2015; Pre-Sx Class: January 22, 2016; Surgeon Appt: February 8, 2016; Surgery: March 9, 2016.

 

fiercebynature
on 4/26/16 5:47 pm

That's a great idea, simple but I had not considered it. I use one all the time!!

 

Surgery: 9/2/16 H.W. 340 S.W.254 C W 208

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