Hi all-

I'm 5 days post op and the pain is not too bad. My one complaint is my ovaries hurt! Esp the left one. Is it possible for the remaining gas to settle low in the belly and put pressure on the ovaries? It's Monday and I.will call the office. It's my main source of discomfort. I've been very lucky to not have had any discomfort as of yet with the swallowing of liquids. I am so ready for some nourishment and to move on to the next stage.

My gas pain was the WORST part. It lasted for 1 1/2 weeks post op. I thought it would never go away. Mine settled in my lower ribs and sometimes my left shoulder. I would call your doctor to be sure. Good luck. "This too shall pass" has become my mantra.

So glad you are feeling better. Me too.... I am also 5 days post op. Hopefully today I will be able to get in all of my H20.

Well, very small amount of gas (carbon dioxide) is adsorbed totally within hours, there is NONE left to "settle" anywhere. What is happening is that the action by the gas expanding the abdominal cavity and stretching things all out to give surgeon room it has irritated nerves going through the abdomen. This discomfort (even pain) cannot usually be helped by pain relievers as it cannot relieve the irritation. Most commonly the effect is felt in the arms or shoulders but feeling it in the gut or lady parts is also possible.

Just give it time. GasX or other anti-gas meds will have NO effect, it just takes time.

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Just have grin and bare it then huh

Yup, pretty much, although I prefer to "grin and BEAR it".

Now, it is possible and quite likely that they may have stomach gas, the poor little stomach is so swollen and sore that any amount of gas causes discomfort, just as it did for us when we had full stomachs, the pain is amplified by the sore and swollen little guy. In that case strips or pills can help.

But the truth is the surgical carbon dioxide does not remain, or "travel" or "settle" and cause "gas pains" that are relived with anti-gas meds.

I had pain in my left lower side today. I have been walking for 20 min per day. It really helps! Pain is gone.