Hi guys, i just had takedown on 16.10, today they gave me some food, but sometimes i feel bloated i have some pain, not always but sometimes, i do have stools but they are watery and i dont pass gas, doctors said that that stuff is normal and that will improve over time.
Do you have some tips on how to feel less bloated and pass gas, or how to get firmer stools? Thanks guys 😀
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Walk walk walk walk walk and then walk some more. The stools will change for many months after surgery. Eat starchy binding foods. You can start with immodium when you get home. Be super patient, this is a slow process : - )
Start eating thickening foods, pasta, applesauce, bananas, potatoes, you can Google for more. Also ask your surgeon when you can start taking fiber. That helps alot. As far as the bloated, try to watch the gas causing foods you eat. Raw veggies, beans, etc. You could try Beano with these foods. Maybe peppermint tea, or Gasx help some. Be patient. Very early days for you. It will get better in a few months. Just keep experimenting with different foods. And eat smaller meals. Good luck.
Aimee
Congrats on the next milestone. I go in this Wednesday for mine. I’ve heard laying specificity on your left side helps move gas
Good luck cinder.
