Question 1

how to get rid of trapped gas after surgery?

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Trapped Gas: The best way to get rid of "trapped gas" after surgery is to get up often and to walk around. Otherwise, an over the counter medication such as simethicone would likely help.

Question 2

how to get rid of gas pain after colon surgery?  i've been walking a lot, but still a lot of trapped gas.  how many days does it take to get 1st bm?

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Few days: A few days usually. Remember you have not eaten for some days in between. If you are passing gas and no movement try taking a laxative to help with the first movement then it still maybe agee days until food goes thru ur system to get back to normal if you are not passing any gas maybe a bigger problem and you should get looked at asap.

Question 3

how do you get rid of gas after surgery?

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Endoscopic surgery??: Surgeons will add gas to the area to help visualize the site better.  The gas will go away on it's own over time.  I have not heard of any way to speed up the process.  If you mean gas in the stomach, just take some antacids or gas-x.

Question 4

what is the best way to get rid of the gas after gastric sleeve surgery?

Accepted Answer

Simethicone: Try liquid anti-gas preparations with simethicone to break up the gas bubbles in to smaller ones. It may relieve your symptoms. If not, call your surgeon for a more detailed evaluation and advice.

Question 5

how do you get rid of gas buildup in chest after heart surgery four days ago?

Accepted Answer

Try yogurt: You had heart surgery 4 days ago.  You were given antibiotics during the surgery so you can try yogurt to return your normal gut flora.  Also walk a lot every day to move the gas along.  If you are taking pain killers try to also take a stool softener.

Question 6

how to get rid of cut lines after surgery?

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Treatments: We cannot make scars disappear, but we can make them look less noticeable. A combination of topical medications like Mederma and lasers can help.

Question 7

shoulder is in severe pain eight months after surgery. how do i get rid of the pain?

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Unsure: Unsure as did not post what kind of surgery.How much movement do you have and where is the pain relative on the shoulder.Physical therapy helps alot of people.Have you spoken to your orthopedics and what has been done so far.

Question 8

how to get rid of insion lines after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: Can be impossible , plastic surgery may or may not modify scars appearance. Dermatologist can help at early stage of scar formation and cosmetic additives can mask it. Go for evaluation to plastic surgeon.

Question 9

how do i get rid of this weird body odor after surgery?

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Not certain: I wonder what the odor is like? Sometimes infections can cause odors.

Question 10

how do i get rid of facial swelling after surgery?

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Post Op Experience: The only thing you can do is wait. Time heals. I am sure the hospital or surgeon sent you home with post operative instructions for what to expect and when to page for complications. You exact question is impossible to answer more succinctly without knowing what the surgery was or what you mean by swelling.

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