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Posted 6/26/2009 12:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hello All,

 I had a left side ilectomy on Tuesday. I had my cath removed last night arounf 7pm and started on clear liquids. I have been on water and juice for a little over 24 hours and have not passed gas yet. My stomach is so tight from the gas. It hurts my inssions. I am being watched to be sure I am tollerating clear liquids but at this point  I need to know how long it usually takes to let out some gas. Also, any suggestions on how to help this along. Thanks

Posted 6/26/2009 12:35 AM (GMT 0)

As they all probably have told you, walk, walk and keep walking as much as possible.

Can't remember exactly but I had surgery on a Monday and didn't have a bowel movement until Friday but was passing gas before that. Didn't have discomfort with it.

Hope it happens soon for you.

Posted 6/26/2009 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
I agree, walk, walk, walk. I know it's painful but it really helps. It took me a week but I had complications with my pain meds and wasn't able to walk for 5 days.
Posted 6/26/2009 1:25 AM (GMT 0)
I read an article that chewing gum post-operatively gets the bowels moving. I walked and chewed gum. I don't know if it was a good idea to be in a hurry to have pass gas and have a BM, b/c once I started, I couldn't stop! I think it took a few days. Good luck!
Posted 6/26/2009 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck!
Posted 6/26/2009 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
Grab that pillow, hug it to your belly and walk, Walk, WALK - and W-A-L-K some more.

I don't know if you had open abdomen or laparoscopy but if you can get on your knees and elbows w/your butt in the air for a minute or two; then lay on one side, lower leg extended, upper leg curled; then switch sides and do the same.

Posted 6/26/2009 11:27 AM (GMT 0)
The key is to keep walking. It took me 3 days to have a BM, I did not have any gas.
Posted 6/26/2009 1:16 PM (GMT 0)
I agree 100% with all of the above, it is very important to walk. That will help get things moving thru you again and help your bowels to wake up. Sending healing prayers your way.

Big Hugs
Gail *Nanners*
Posted 6/26/2009 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
H glad everything went well as for the gas you could try drinking peppermint cordial in a small amount of water or suck on some mints as well as walking hope it soon goes Bev x

Posted 6/27/2009 2:57 AM (GMT 0)
Walking is the KEY! Plus stay away from too much pain meds....That will SLOW everything down... I remember going in on a Monday and having a bowel movement on thursday..Went home Friday! I got up and walked all over the hospital....Just so I could get into my own bed! Good Luck w/ everything!
Posted 6/29/2009 1:53 PM (GMT 0)

Sorry you are so uncomfy.  I passed gas the next day but I was also up and walking the next day.   I walked all over the place and had my first BM on day 2.  I visited other patients.  I also sat up in my bed and didn't lie down all the time.

Also lying on my left side helped.

I hope you can get things going soon!

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