Question 1

i haven't passed gas since my hysterectomy surgery yesterday. any ways that i can get helpful tips on how to pass gas.

Accepted Answer

Movement: the main obstacles to your intestines moving normally are the pain medications you are taking and immobility. Getting out of bed and walking is helpful and minimizing the amount of pain medication you take will help you get your intestines back on line.

Question 2

my bowels movement is ok but is it normal to feel bloated with gas but unable to pass gas? what do i do? just had a colon surgery 2 weeks ago.

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: Good news is that bowels are working!
you had antibiotics and change on diet wrapped around the surgery and some reconditioning is likely.
Mention to your colon surgeon however.

Question 3

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 4

how to get rid of trapped gas after surgery?

Accepted Answer

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 5

how do you get rid of gas after surgery?

Accepted Answer

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 6

could colon redundancy be the main cause for over passing gas up to the level of unable to control properly?if it is, can colon surgery be recommended

Accepted Answer

No: Redundancy in the colon is common. Eat properly to avoid constipation with high fiber foods. Surgery is of no benefit unless treating a colon volvulous (twisting) condition.

Question 7

surgery in 1 day, just remember 4yrs ago after surgery with ga i had hives the day after or 2 days after, would that be allergy to ga or to pain meds?

Accepted Answer

What is GA?: If you were asking whether the surgery caused the hives or the opiate in the pain medication, the probability is tilted towards the pain medication.  NSAID can cause hives also.

Question 8

does colon surgery recommended for a person suffering from extreme bloating, flatulence, passing gas ?

Accepted Answer

NO: No none of them indication for colon resection must have disease like tumor  premalignant polyposis  intractable diverticulitis , long standing ulcerative colitis etc are indications . These diseases may produce above symptoms, .

Question 9

can passing gas after gallbladder surgery make belly area ache?

Accepted Answer

Not typical: There is nothing in particular that would cause this. Unless you are actively pushing the gas out and thus having pain from your incision sites.

Question 10

back surgery 5 days ago, no appetite eating very little. no bowel movement yet. passing gas though. when should i be worried?? on 200 mg colace (docusate sodium) qd.

Accepted Answer

Constipation: This is always a tough problem after back surgery and your surgeon knows this. Please keep him or her informed. I think passing gas suggests you don't have an "ileus" problem where the bowels "go to sleep" after some types of surgery. If you have no pain or nausea, you can eat, and are still passing gas, I would not be surprised if you needed another 4-5 days. See your surgeon if you are unsure.

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I haven't passed gas since my hysterectomy surgery yesterday. any ways that i can get helpful tips on how to pass gas.

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My bowels movement is ok but is it normal to feel bloated with gas but unable to pass gas? what do i do? just had a colon surgery 2 weeks ago.

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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?

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How to get rid of trapped gas after surgery?

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How do you get rid of gas after surgery?

A member asked:

Could colon redundancy be the main cause for over passing gas up to the level of unable to control properly?if it is, can colon surgery be recommended

A member asked:

Surgery in 1 day, just remember 4yrs ago after surgery with ga i had hives the day after or 2 days after, would that be allergy to ga or to pain meds?

A member asked:

Does colon surgery recommended for a person suffering from extreme bloating, flatulence, passing gas ?

A member asked:

Can passing gas after gallbladder surgery make belly area ache?

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Back surgery 5 days ago, no appetite eating very little. no bowel movement yet. passing gas though. when should i be worried?? on 200 mg colace (docusate sodium) qd.

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