Hyperactive Bowel sounds

[Shanna213 7]

Day 3 postop and my gut is just a rumbling. Is this gas that will pass or is this more long term? I think I remember seeing comments about this but dont recall the answers. Im taking gasx chewables and walking. Help?

[SkinnyDown 409]

I haven't had my surgery yet, but I did have a colon resection done, a year ago due to a perforated bowel. I went many days without any food obviously, and after the surgery and started introducing even Clear liquids I had lots of bowel sounds, they say that's good. Having sounds is way better than no sounds at all. It means things are working and moving, and that's a good thing. I hope this helped a bit, of course if you have pain, you should call your Surgeon. I hope you get to feeling better soon!

[Golflady 19]

It is normal - walking around and moving is the best thing you can do at this point. later it will depend on what you eat but it got much better for me. I do have Gas-X pills and use them often especially if I eat something at lunch and have to walk into an afternoon meeting. All of this will get better as it heals and is able to tolerate foods again. I am 8 weeks postop and it's been so wonderful. Good luck and follow the post op diet!!

Edited February 16, 2015 by Golflady