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@berekann colonoscopy was uneventful except for one thing I haven’t read anyone addressing. The first one I had when I was in the short recovery I could hear my neighbors passing gas. I was horrified that I might do the same so i refrained from releasing gas. As soon as I stepped inside my doorway I doubled over in such pain that I thought for sure my intestines were perforated. My son immediately called the Gasteronology department listed on my discharge papers. I spoke to a nurse. She immediately asked “did you release gas after your procedure?” I said “of course not”. She said please do so now and I’m pretty sure your pain will go away. Sure enough it did. So don’t be shy release away.

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@jeannesf1 thanks! Although I’m one of those people who has a really hard time farting, some people do it at well, but not me. I will be aware and alert for that.

@jeannesf1 The nurse said i farted a lot during the procedure, and felt fine. But, I made the mistake of eating oatmeal when i got home - and oh, boy, did that cause horrific gas pains! after simethicone and hot water and abdominal massage, and yoga positions, it finally all farted out - but, i ate very lightly the rest of the day. Follow a very light diet for the rest of the day after your procedure!