Question 1

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 2

how to relieve trapped gas after gallbladder removal surgery ?? i tried gas x and passing stool

Accepted Answer

Old fashion rx: Bowel gas like other gasses will rise to the highest point, like bubbles of gas coming up in a pond. If you can elevate your pelvis above your head for an hour or so it may work its way to the exit. Such surgery often slows the normal rhythmic gut movement that expels such gas.

Question 3

2nd day after gallbladder surgery still in pain with trapped gas how long till this goes away? also having a stabbing feeling in right shoulder

Accepted Answer

2-3 days: stabbing feeling in shoulder is probably trapped gas, it gets better.  Give it another day.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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 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

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?

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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 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

is it normal to have moderate pressure in bladder while urinating 1 week post op partial hysterectomy? neg urine culture. reason for surgery was pelvic/bladder pain and bladder pain is worse now after surgery. also having lots of gas pains?

Accepted Answer

: Anytime one has problems persisting after his surgery, particularly if they are not improving, the first course should be to the surgery to perform the procedure. It is important to make sure there are no complications of the surgery. They can also check to see whether you have a urinary tract infection or some other obvious cause of the symptoms. Good luck.

Question 9

trapped gas in the chest for years?

Accepted Answer

Maybe reflux, but...: If symptoms originate in esophagus (rather than adjacent structures), the most common cause of your complaint is gastroesophageal reflux possibly accompanied by esophageal dysmotility. However, my answer changes if you have underlying cardiac, pulmonary, or mediastinal conditions.

Question 10

how to get rid of trapped gas in your back?

Accepted Answer

1st, why RU gassy?: Feeling full of "gas" may reflect malabsorption of food (like gluten, lactose), intake of poorly digested food, or choosing foods known to promote gas (beans, fizzy drinks).  Sometimes its more complicated--a stomach emptying too slowly, bacterial overgrowth syndrome, delayed intestinal function, partial obstruction from any cause, infection, rectum problems, and pelvic pathology outside the gut.

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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?

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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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Is it normal to have moderate pressure in bladder while urinating 1 week post op partial hysterectomy? neg urine culture. reason for surgery was pelvic/bladder pain and bladder pain is worse now after surgery. also having lots of gas pains?

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