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Terrible stomach gas after TT. Advise?

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TxGirlOnFlatNov 17, 2018

I’m on day 2 of my post op and have terrible gas in my stomach. I’ve been taking gas x but doesn’t do too much to help. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

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