3rd day post op horrible feeling like i need to burp

[Kimmy89 24]

I'm 5weeks out and have a mild pain on my left side. Has anyone experienced this?

Yes. The doctor told me the gas used during surgery could cause pain in your left shoulder area. It will go away in time.

[loveNlife76 23]

Forgot to mention the pain is on my left side of my belly next to my port.

[LI Lady 64]

Ladyj - I had surgery the same day as you. I also have some pressure on my chest and feel like I need to burp but I can't. It is very frustrating. Luckily, I have been able to release gas out the other end. Hope you are feeling better soon!

[Bandista 7,466]

So glad you are walking! I feel like that really kicked my body into healing mode, releasing any trapped gas but also the incisional healing, etc. Other animals do this naturally but we humans have to force ourselves.

[LadyJ314 57]

Yes its been rough i am releasing some of the gas just can get this pressure or bubble out of my chest. I see my np thursday maybe she will have some helpful ideas.