Question 1

my 7 week old has severe gas. he just had hernia surgery, and i'm afraid hrs will have another. he grunts all day and night. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Call your Dr.: It is very low risk to get another hernia after surgey, despite the grunting an increased abdominal pressure. Call your pediatrician to see if there is an acceptable anti-gas formula for kids such as simethicone. Any concerns about the operation, call the surgeon that did the operation.

Question 2

i have had crohn's surgery and hernia surgery. now i have very painful gas. any idea why this is happening and/or what i should do?

Accepted Answer

Try anti-gas meds: I would try a simple anti-gas preparation that has simethicone in it. If this doesn't work, you should probably see your gastroenterologist managing your crohn's disease.

Question 3

6 weeks since open mesh inguinial hernia surgery. back to exercising but get stabs of pain in hardened area beneath scar when i have gas. reoccurance?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: To have a hernia recurrence. Sharp discomforts that come and go and deep scar firmness are common & temporary findings after inguinal hernia surgery. Call and make an appointment to be examined by your surgeon to be sure.

Question 4

i had lap band and hernia surgery two days ago. i am having severe pain and can no longer pass gas or have a bowel movement? normal???

Accepted Answer

Pain: Severe pain is never normal.  Call your surgeon and follow up.  He/she can better answer your question and help control your pain.

Question 5

can scar tissue from umbilical hernia surgery cause pelvic/groin pain from having gas? can too much beer (8-9) 2wks post op tear internal sutures?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely but -: this is unlikely - you may do well to consult your surgeon.
8-9 beer a day is way too much under any circumstance and not helpful to healing be careful- listen to your body and lay off

Question 6

had hiatal hernia surgery. can't
pass gas or go to bathroom. i have so much bloating, pain, nausea and pressure. how can i relieve it?

Accepted Answer

After surgery...: If the surgery was just recent and you cannot pass gas at all and in pain you need to go to the emergency room right now. This could be something very dangerous and without directly giving you an exam I cannot make a guess. Don't wait please, go right away.

Question 7

i had a hernia repair two days ago. i have not had a bowel movement since. i have pass gas and urinated. is this normal after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drink lots of fluid, walk frequently and reduce the use of prescription pain meds will help.  If not better in a few days, try stool softener.  As always, remember to call your surgeon to report your concerns.

Question 8

i had hiatal hernia repair on wednesday along with bypass surgery. how long does the gas or acid reflux last. i have been drinking now and belching and i thought this was instant relief.  the belching occurs when i swallow. its all in my collarbone ?

Accepted Answer

Surgery succesful: There are three types of surgery for hiatal hernia: Nissen fundoplication , open repairs, and endoluminal fundoplication.After laparoscopic surgery, most people  may feel discomfort in their abdomen and chest and have difficulty swallowing. This usually passes within 48 hours. Patient should avoid foods that cause gas and bloating. Eat several smaller meals throughout the day ,Reg. food 4-6 wks.

Question 9

i'm one month post dor fundoplication & hernia repair. nissen couldn't be completed due to previous surgeries. i'm having lots of uncomfortable gas. i'm careful with my diet. could something like gas-x help? other suggestions?

Accepted Answer

: Try to figure out which foods make it worse and avoid them. Eat with your mouth closed. Yes Gasex is good start. If not better see your MD

Question 10

how can hernia surgery affect me?

Accepted Answer

It can relieve pain: It can relieve pain and discomfort.  It can prevent obstruction if you have a strangulation.  There are different types of hernias.  Sometimes in the groin sometimes in the abdomen Sometimes within the abdomen.  A lot depends on the type of hernia that you have.  If your doctor recommends surgery, it can help make you feel better but it can limit your activities for up to 6 weeks.

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My 7 week old has severe gas. he just had hernia surgery, and i'm afraid hrs will have another. he grunts all day and night. any suggestions?

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I have had crohn's surgery and hernia surgery. now i have very painful gas. any idea why this is happening and/or what i should do?

A member asked:

6 weeks since open mesh inguinial hernia surgery. back to exercising but get stabs of pain in hardened area beneath scar when i have gas. reoccurance?

A member asked:

I had lap band and hernia surgery two days ago. i am having severe pain and can no longer pass gas or have a bowel movement? normal???

A member asked:

Can scar tissue from umbilical hernia surgery cause pelvic/groin pain from having gas? can too much beer (8-9) 2wks post op tear internal sutures?

A member asked:

Had hiatal hernia surgery. can't pass gas or go to bathroom. i have so much bloating, pain, nausea and pressure. how can i relieve it?

A member asked:

I had a hernia repair two days ago. i have not had a bowel movement since. i have pass gas and urinated. is this normal after surgery?

A member asked:

I had hiatal hernia repair on wednesday along with bypass surgery. how long does the gas or acid reflux last. i have been drinking now and belching and i thought this was instant relief. the belching occurs when i swallow. its all in my collarbone ?

A member asked:

I'm one month post dor fundoplication & hernia repair. nissen couldn't be completed due to previous surgeries. i'm having lots of uncomfortable gas. i'm careful with my diet. could something like gas-x help? other suggestions?

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How can hernia surgery affect me?

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