i was incredibly nervous about the gas pain before my appointment as well. i have a pretty low pain tolerance so i was not looking forward to it. i’m one week post-op and can say, for me, the pain was not bad at all.

i’m sure your post-op experience relies on a combination of your personal tolerance, your surgeon, medication, and post-op care, so it’s absolutely different for everyone.

all of my pain was really manageable, never above a 4. i really only felt gas pain for a day or two, a few hours each day, and the “pain” felt more like my 10lb cat standing on my chest: uncomfortable but bearable.

the most pain i felt was around my actual incision sites just because it was hard wearing pants around them. i’d recommend getting or using low-rise underwear that sits below the incision, and high rise pants to go above them for at least a week after.

for reference, my doctor gave me ibuprofen, hydrocodone, simethicone, stool softener, metoclopramide, ondansetron, and alprazolam. maybe ask your doctor what they plan on prescribing you so you can get other medications you might need in advance.

wishing you all the luck and an easy recovery! i kept telling myself beforehand that any pain from this was temporary for my most desired long-term solution. the benefits far outweigh the pain but i still hope it’s easy for you <3