Bloating & Gas

Right after my surgery, I had some pain, but not a lot, so I thought this was going to be a breeze. But maybe I spoke too soon. I'm home now, and although i'm not in terrible pain, the incision spots are still very sore and they do cause discomfort. But I think that's to be expected. The major issue I'm seeming to have at this moment is bloating and gas. My goodness, it's terrible. My stomach is incredibly bloated right now. And I can feel the gas moving/rumbling inside of me, but it won't "come out" if you know what I mean. It's a terrible feeling.

You know me, so i've done some internet research on it, and it appears this is very common for the 1st week or more post-op. So i'm going to give it some time, I guess i'm just a worry-wart. My major concern is keeping hydrated. I need to make sure i'm getting enough water in, but because of the bloating / gas, drinking is very uncomfortable right now. I have this constant full feeling, and drinking makes me feel OVER stuffed and it's hard to drink at all.

The doctors and online research say walking a lot can help with the gas issue. So i'm gonna start walking today. I'm just hoping this issue resolves itself soon, i'm so uncomfortable.