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After colon resection: What helps with severe gas?

Posted by karina1954 @karina1954, Aug 9, 2022

11 weeks since surgery, I was wondering if it's fairly common to have severe gas to the point that it hurts, so bad that it feels like your back is gonna break 😔

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teemetiki12 | @teemetiki12 | Apr 26 11:20am

Thank you all for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it. The gas has improved, I'm still having it, but not as painful. Normal ating is still difficult, so much upsets. my stomach now. I have had another issue come up. I have blood in my stools, basically every time I go. Not a lot, but its there. I told my dr and he said he wants to do a scope, but I told him I need some time to process this. In the meantime he has orrdered abdominal x-rays. Does anyone know what an x-ray would show. Thank you for your time.

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pamela131526 | @pamela131526 | May 10 4:04pm
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I am a month out for colon resection, and I am having the most painful gas cramps. Literally double me over at times. From what I have read from other posts I can see this is a common problem. What do I do for the gas? Any over the counter meds that have worked for anyone?

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@teemetiki12
Have someone drive you around on a bumpy road. Not to bumpy that it hurts but you can also apply a little pressure on your surgery site. Or hold a pillow and apply pressure. It really helps. Especially after surgery. I did it and it worked for me.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 24 10:04am
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@teemetiki12
Have someone drive you around on a bumpy road. Not to bumpy that it hurts but you can also apply a little pressure on your surgery site. Or hold a pillow and apply pressure. It really helps. Especially after surgery. I did it and it worked for me.

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@pamela131526, holding a pillow and applying pressure is a great tip. Did you have surgery recently? I look forward to learning more about your journey.

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