Is Gas-X a blessing?

I just bought some for my TLH for Sep 1st.

I have had laproscopic procedures before and I know the pain from it but never used it. Has it helped anyone?

I have seen it suggested here many times, but I can't share a personal experience because I didn't have gas pains or I've never used it. Hopefully, someone who used GasX will stop by and share their story.



Deb

Definnitely a blessing. I used it several times for about three weeks. Intermittent use of coursse. But it's a great med. Good luck. Shirl

Gas-X may help with intestinal gas, but unfortunately it won't help the pains from the CO2 which is used to inflate the abdomen during laparoscopic surgeries.

See thats what I thought too but women on the board have sworn it does

Just to add my thoughts on this subject. As posted above it did help me whatever the origin of the gas was. I didn't get too technical as to where the gas pains were coming from. I just took it and it helped. Shirl

I took it after my gall bladder surgery and it helped me out a lot

oh dear god it is! I couldnt have recovered without it! I HAVE to have it whenever i have surgery! Keep it handy. Also keep some antacids handy too because the swelling can put pressure on your stomach.... hope it helps!

I used Gax-x Cinnamon flavored strips off and on throughout the recovery on both my surgeries. It helps but did not get rid of all the gas pains. I did not have the gassy shoulder pains, but did have the strapped to the table shoulder pains.

TOTALLY WORTH TAKING!!!

I had an TLH and - because I read about it on this forum - I had stocked up on Gas-Ex beforehand and was I ever glad that I did. It completely helps with the CO2 gas pains.

I took it exactly as it said on the box for the first 3 days (until I had my first BM, I think) and I had minimal problems with gas. I missed one "dose" and could tell that I had missed it within a couple of hours.

Even if it MIGHT help, why wouldn't you take it? Anything to avoid the gas cramps is worth it, to me!

s.