Gas

Hi! I've been creeping around this site for a while but never posted as I was just looking for information and never really had anything important to add. But I am 5 days post-op with A LOT of gas and finally found something that helps so I thought I would share and maybe it can help someone else. I've tried Gas x and walking nothing helps. As soon as I can get a little relief it just keeps building and it seems like anything cold makes it worse. I was having trouble getting the protein drinks down because the gas wouldnt let it go through. So anyway , I read online that fennel tea helps with gas and digestion. So I made some and within a couple minutes of drinking i was burping, alot. The gas still builds up but at least i can get some relief and its helping me get in some liquids with the tea. Just thought I would share that.

Thanks for the tip!! I'm pre-op so I'm sure that could come in handy. I like fennel too :) Did you buy it in tea bags or did you brew it from actual fennel seeds?

I only had what i found in the kitchen cabinet and was desperate so i crushed them and heated up some water and let them steep in the water for about ten minutes then strained. 

Walking is what worked for me!! I'm glad you tea helped!! It will be gone in no time!

Im sure you are right. Sometimes its hard to look past the moment especially when its a painful moment. Lol. For some reason i never had any surgery pain either just this crazy gas.

I posted about 5 days out too! I was feeling great, but still was bloated and gassy!! Good luck to you!