Guest guest Posted August 26, 2000 Report Share Posted August 26, 2000 In a message dated 8/26/00 4:47:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time, JBarton101@... writes: << I had my surgery on Wedensday 8/23 and was wondering if anyone can tell me how long it takes to get rid of all the gas. I have no pain with the gas, but I feel like I'm pregnant! Actually I took T. suggestion and measured myself and my stomach is 4 inches LARGER than it was pre-op. I know it will go down, but what is the time frame? Thanks, Jeanne 8/23 >> Hi Jeanne, Congrats on the surgery! Everyone is different in regards to gas post-op. I had very little, lasting only a couple days--others have said it's lasted several days. I hope yours goes away PRONTO! How are you feeling otherwise? Regards, Debbie in IL MGB 8/10 Cigna approved as " in network " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2000 Report Share Posted August 26, 2000 In a message dated 8/26/00 4:59:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, lindat@... writes: << You just had a *major* gastric surgery and your intestines have been rearranged, with 6 feet bypassed. The part of your intestine processing foods now is not accustomed to being the place that food from the stomach enters. >> Hi Guys, I keep seeing this " 6 feet " bypassed, but Dr R told me he bypasses 8 feet as a rule and 6 feet for those who are on the low-weight end. What is your understanding? Regards, Debbie in IL MGB 8/10 Cigna approved as " in network " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2000 Report Share Posted August 26, 2000 JBarton101@... wrote: > > I had my surgery on Wedensday 8/23 and was wondering if anyone can > tell me how long it takes to get rid of all the gas. I have no pain > with the gas, but I feel like I'm pregnant! Actually I took T. > suggestion and measured myself and my stomach is 4 inches LARGER than > it was pre-op. I know it will go down, but what is the time frame? > > Thanks, > Jeanne 8/23 Your abdomen is *swollen* from the surgery. You didn't get fatter! That will go down in about another week. The gas from the surgery should be gone by now. The gas that your body is making (belching and tooting) will be with you off and on for a couple of months or longer, depending on what you eat. You can cut down on a lot of it by taking the citrucell and eating salads when you are off liquids. You just had a *major* gastric surgery and your intestines have been rearranged, with 6 feet bypassed. The part of your intestine processing foods now is not accustomed to being the place that food from the stomach enters. Really, this surgery is a miracle. Instead of having agonizing and debilitating pain for 6 weeks and obstructions and all sorts of other problems, here we are, MGB post-ops, and our two usual complaints within a week or two after surgery are gas and not losing enough weight! LOL! It's great! I am so glad you are doing so well. Kind regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2000 Report Share Posted August 26, 2000 In a message dated 8/26/2000 9:18:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, DebLaMan@... writes: << I keep seeing this " 6 feet " bypassed, but Dr R told me he bypasses 8 feet as a rule and 6 feet for those who are on the low-weight end. What is your understanding? >> I'd bet it's a case by case evaluation.... depending on height/weight ratio. I'm 252lbs, but I'm 5'7 " so my BMI is *only* 39.... I'd bet someone who's 252 and only 5' would get the 8', where I might only get the 6'..... that was my understanding anyhow.... <-----good for useless opinions.. LOL Robin Wife to Doug Mommy to Tyler, 4 yrs., and Brennan, 1 yr. Singer, wife, mom, secretary.. and not in that particular order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2000 Report Share Posted August 26, 2000 In a message dated 8/26/00 3:35:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, MomInSWFL@... writes: << .. I'd bet someone who's 252 and only 5' would get the 8', where I might only get the 6'..... that was my understanding anyhow.... <-----good for useless opinions.. LOL Robin >> Robin, I think at 252 and any height you'd get the 6'. I believe the 8' is for those at the upper weights. Regards, Debbie in IL MGB 8/10 Cigna approved as " in network " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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