Bloated after surgery

[NanetteS]

I had a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy 2 days ago. I'm home now, but I'm still feeling really bloated and it's hard to want to drink anything. It seems like no matter how careful I am, I feel like I'm getting a lot of air when I take a sip of protein or water. I try really hard to take small sips and very slowly, but I still end up burping and feeling like I swallowed air. Has anyone else had that problem?

 

[Christine Seese]

I had a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy 2 days ago. I'm home now, but I'm still feeling really bloated and it's hard to want to drink anything. It seems like no matter how careful I am, I feel like I'm getting a lot of air when I take a sip of protein or water. I try really hard to take small sips and very slowly, but I still end up burping and feeling like I swallowed air. Has anyone else had that problem?

When they do the laparoscopic surgeries, they pump a lot of air into your body. You will probably be uncomfortable until this air is released. Mine is usually released through the bottom, but hopefully yours will continue to be released through burps.

 

[Lillian]

I had a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy 2 days ago. I'm home now, but I'm still feeling really bloated and it's hard to want to drink anything. It seems like no matter how careful I am, I feel like I'm getting a lot of air when I take a sip of protein or water. I try really hard to take small sips and very slowly, but I still end up burping and feeling like I swallowed air. Has anyone else had that problem?

Hello Nanette,

Feeling bloated all the time is difficult. My doctor recommended sipping out of medicine measuring cup for the first few weeks and indicated walking would help with bloating and gas. I hope you receive some relief soon. The first few months are rough but it is so worth it.

Best regards
Lillian

 

[NanetteS]

Thank you Lillian. I started doing that yesterday and it really helped. Now I try to measure out the portions of whatever I'm having and put them in small containers. That way it doesn't look so overwhelming. I even put my water in a smaller cup and that helps. I'm doing much better now.

 

[Lillian]

I am so glad Nanette.

We can do this.
Lillian

 

[Christine Seese]

Thank you Lillian. I started doing that yesterday and it really helped. Now I try to measure out the portions of whatever I'm having and put them in small containers. That way it doesn't look so overwhelming. I even put my water in a smaller cup and that helps. I'm doing much better now.

Glad to hear you are doing better.