Surgery Yesterday - Horrible Trapped Gas

[debbie813 20]

I had my surgery yesterday morning at 11am. I was released today at 12;30pm. I felt great leaving the hospital. Came home and started drinking my Protein shake slowly. I now have the worst trapped air (gas) in my chest. I feel like I have to burp but can't. I've taken one RX for chest tightness and spasms, and two gas-ex tablets I've been walking for 10 minutes every hour since I came home

Any other suggestions - I'm in such discomfort, i feel like crying.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Sorry, it's just going to have to work itself out. Keep walking, and be careful you don't take too many meds, that can cause problems, too. Call your surgical team if you are concerned, they can give you the best advice. They should have given you an after-hours number. All the best to you.....

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Walk, walk, walk. If you have stairs, walk those, too.