trapped wind after hysterectomy

[downbutnotout]

My friend is suffering from terrible trapped wind after the hysterectomy she had on Monday. She's in agony - does anyone have any tips to help?

Minty things really helped me.

It's possibly the worst part of the healing. Sleep, painkillers and sitting at a 45 degree angle were my only relief!

Thanks Filo. She's in real pain

Pepper mint tea??

Would she be allowed to take something like Deflatine?

I would suggest peppermint oil capsules - they're available from Holland and Barrett.

Peppermint capsules from holland and barratt.

There is also a pharmacy mint liquid thing. It's strong. And works wonders I had this after both my CSs and it was awful. The minty liquid stuff (don't know what it's called) and the pepper mint capsules did the trick. Always take when eating for the first week to prevent trapped wind.

Thanks all - wish I could do more for her.

Just be there. I was 27 when I had mine. One friend visited once. That was it I was gutted. Made me feel so so much worse xx

Peppermint as others , have said, or something like Windezze (sp)
It will pass, no pun intended, mine only lasted a few days.

Buscopan ibs are fab. You can get them from the supermarket I'm sure

Yes I checked, asda definitely have them they work wonders

Just had full TAH/BSO Friday back home now an in pain.....also suffer with IBS so terrible trapped wind.....any suggestions other than peppermints!

Pepto Bismol worked wonders for me after my TAH/BSO, plus sleeping sitting up for the first few weeks.

SHESMY There's a hysterectomy support thread in this topic if it would help to talk to others who are at various stages of the recovery process - hope your pain eases soon