SHELLYR74 1 Posted February 1, 2023 I'm new here I had my surgery on the 26th. I have been walking and taking my gas medicine but I still have the gas feeling in my chest does it go away 1 smc124 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greater Fool 2,054 Posted February 2, 2023 Eventually. Good luck, Tek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tab_8686 0 Posted February 2, 2023 I took more gas drops that time than I took in my entire life. I slept upright in a chair to help. And even if it hurts like every 30 minutes or so do your walking to help break it up. You’re doing good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arabesque 7,429 Posted February 2, 2023 The gas drops & gasX won’t work because the surgical gas isn’t in your digestive system but in your abdominal cavity. It rises to settle under your lungs & puts pressure on nerves causing the discomfort. It passes into the lungs where it escapes the body in Water droplets you breathe out. Best thing to do is walk (as much as you can) & you can also march on the spot, do gentle arm lifts sitting or standing & deep slow breathing. Many find heat packs soothing. It usually disappears in about a week +/-. Congrats on your surgery . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vsg2410 41 Posted February 2, 2023 The pain from the surgical gas was actually more painful than my incision sites. The pain went away after about 7-10 days. Continue to take gas x and walking! It will get better but it’s an uncomfortable period when you’re in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smc124 118 Posted February 2, 2023 The gas was probably the worst pain for me of the whole experience. It was really only around for the first week to week and a half. Moving around helped also heating pad/heated blanket. Hang in there you’ll be past it soon if your surgery was the 26th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
