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| Fri, 01-05-2007 - 12:01pm |
For Lap. gallbladder surgery they pump your abdomen up with gas so they can see around right? My understanding is I will be bloated after surgery, which is too be expected.
My question is this, how does all that gas get out of me?
I didn't think to ask the doctor yesterday...and I'm curious...
Thanks!!

I had bad pains in my abdomen and shoulders from the gas they use. Dr. told me to get up and walk around every now and then to move it out. Did help a little. I also used heating pads to ease the pain.
Donna M
The other posters gave you good answers. I didn't feel that my stomach was HUGE, just a bit bloated. The gas is not expelled by 'passing gas' because it is in the abdominal cavity, not in the intestines. Walking and moving around as much as possible is the best way to get the gas to dissipate. Heating pads can help minimize the discomfort, although I never had much.
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