Trapped gas after surgery

[Emalouisa]

I had surgery on Monday feeling a lot better just a bit sore but I'm in so much pain with my shoulders and neck any remedy to get rid of the trapped gas?

[Staceq]

Peppermint tea and just gently walking around helped me. Hope you start to feel better soon. X

[paiges221]

I read on here about sleeping sat up will help with gas which I could imagine would feel uncomfortable! Mine seemed to go pretty fast after a few days xx

[Emalouisa in reply to paiges221]

Thank you it's been a nightmare been more painful then the op x

[paiges221 in reply to Emalouisa]

It's horrible I know how you feel I just wanted to cry so much the pain no one could understand. X

[Emalouisa in reply to paiges221]

Literally the worst I feel so bloated and ugly x

[Cardiff_shell]

Walking, especially after eating, I found useful. As well as peppermint tea and sleeping propped up. Horrible feeling - feel your pain!

[Hidden]

The gas pains were also the worst part of my recovery. Use a warm wheat bag on your shoulder for the pain. Sleep propped up on pillows.

[kds16]

Moving around as much as possible even walking around living room helped.i also got peppermint oil capsules from Holland and Barrett which seemed more concentrated than tea x

[Lcjames83]

I found lying down better than propped up personally and took simple painkillers. Pain settled after about 48hours

[clairebear94]

Hi I have also had recent surgery. The nurse at hospital gave me a 'miracle cure' for trapped wind. 2 paracrtamol, hot water and either peppermint oil, mucogel or rennies in a cup stir it together. It works amazing lime within an hour however it does taste horrible.

[Emalouisa in reply to clairebear94]

I'm willing to try anything at this rate ! Thank you how's your recovery going

[clairebear94]

not great 9 weeks post op now and still have pains and frequent bleeding. I do hope your feeling better soon the trapped wind was by far the worst bit.

[rmam12]

I had my op about 8 weeks ago, and remember the trapped gas was the worst part for me. It's so hard, but the best thing for me was to get moving. The more I was up and moving around (even if it was really slowly!) the less painful it was.