Lets talk gas...

[TXMissy 211]

I'm 5 days post op. The gas is definitely an issue. I am having what almost feels like a hiccup that hurts. It's located on my left side between my breast. It only last a second or two, but boy dies it hurt. The more I walk the better I feel. I have had almost no pain post op Other than from gas and my back from the dang stretcher I layed on for 5 hours.

[KerryRNY04162015 30]

Gas pain was really painful for me. Everything else the morphine got rid of. They say walking helps it but I didn't notice a difference with that it just felt good to not be sitting or laying

[Salonboi 353]

My hubby calles it 'chernobul' as in the nucleor (sorry about the spelling), lol.

22 months out and STILL have bad gas. I blamed it on our kitty's until one day I had a really bad "release" and I felt so guilty I fest up. My hubby just looked at me and laughed. "that's YOU" , lol

I got use to running to the bathroom cause you never knew if it was air or something else, lol.

I actually had about 3 accidents in the night since the surgery. Embarresing but what can you do.

I keep Fabris (the clothing and air freshener) handy.

Now that winter i over I can now open a window, lol

Never trust a fart lol ????

[KalelsWifey 318]

About the gas right after surgery...I've heard it is quite painful. I've also heard "to walk it off". What about walking makes the pain go away?

Also, does it just 'come out'? As a toot, or as air?

In other words, will I be farting up and down the hall?

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Gas doesn't come out as some huge raunchy fart...lol. It will pass slowly and quietly. You may burp more frequently..

Do not push the gas out as it can strain and cause you a whole new level of discomfort.

I've liked drinking. The Decaf tea and coffee.

I just had my surgery yesterday so I understand and empathize completely.