Post Op Day 2

[PatMac77 7]

I thought the surgery was going to be the hard part....The bloating and gas I have is intolerable. My incisions do not hurt at all but the gas pain sucks. Is there anything else I can do besides walking around? I have had 2 cups of chicken broth today and that has aided a little bit.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Pat,

To be honest moving/walking is the only thing that will help. The gas is trapped, and it has to litterally dissipate on its own. From what i have read you can try: gas x strips, heating pad (dont put on belly). flap your arms around (windmill style), keep walking/moving.

It will go away, hang in there (hugs)

[ireallywannabthin 286]

It was the same for me and I had my surgery 1 week ago today. Walking helped the most for me and lifting my arms above my head. Hang in there.

[dolphintattoo 96]

ditto everyone else! Also keep up on the pain meds as directed by your doctor,they really helped with the pain.

[Spaness2012 609]

That gas is crazy isn't it? I am 6 days post op and still have gas issues and bloating. Ugh!!

[RebecaSparkles 247]

Is it like gas ( farts) or gas from the surgery? I'm pre-op and have bern wondering.

[babykins529 189]

Is it like gas ( farts) or gas from the surgery? I'm pre-op and have bern wondering.

Gas pain that is trapped from the CO2 they put in your abdomen to inflate it so they can see what they are doing better. I'm 2 weeks post op today and have to sit at my desk for 7 hours out of 8 and the pain in my left shoulder from the gas is insane right now! Im trying EVERYTHING that worked for me in the past but nothing is helping. Still hours away from going home.