I think it is fairly typical. I learned too late that too many carbs= lots of gas= pain. The intuitive thing is to eat lots of carbs, but unless it is just rice, digestion can be delayed. Many of us develop wheat sensitivity post op. Sometimes it is temporary, but it seems that once they wipe out your gut flora with the antibiotics during surgery, it is a long road back. Milk based food can also be a culprit early on.
But basically, unless you are severely bloated and not moving stool through, or throwing up, gas pains are fairly normal. If you are taking opioid medications, try to taper off them. It is hard to find that balance of enough slowing so your butt is not on fire, but not so slow that it is a gas factory in there...
Jan
