I don't mean to be icky but when everyone talks about post surgery gas are we talking loud? Smelly? Or silent? I'm a teacher so I can't imagine if it's t the first two and going back to school

I believe you are referring to the gas that's in the body post surgery. They pump gas into you during surgery so that they can access the areas they need to easier. After the surgery the gas has to work its way out of your system - often it's manifested in abdominal pain and shoulder pain. The more you walk the better you will feel. I really had no pain after surgery - but I did a lot of walking.

I don't believe it has anything to do with the "direction" you were referring to - but, then again, I had no problems with either.

Edited February 15, 201412 yr by whosaysyoucant

I'm sure everyone is different, but in my case, it wasn't loud or smelly. It was a matter of getting that air out of my stomach post-op. For me, it lasted less than a week. Walking as much as possible helped alleviate the gas.

No matter where the gas is trapped, you only have two exits, so it's gotta work it's way outa one or both of them, with the accompanying sounds and smells.

I think it depends what gas you are referring to. There is some gas pain and pressure from the bowels "waking up" after surgery. But it actually takes time due to the waking process before you can expel that.

However, the gas that is pumped to assist the surgeon is much different. That is CO2 that cannot be removed at the time of surgery. That gas is dissipated through the tissues and through the respiratory process.

Again, I did not have problems with either...but everyone is different.