hoping someone here has an answer, please.

[lisad123]

I had an op via keyhole last week and have been doing ok. I keep getting a pain under my right rib, which my GP has said is trapped gas from the op, when they pump in CO2. Its painful to breath in, but not unbearable.
Anyone got any hints on how to get rid of it? The nurse is due out on weds to remove stitches and i have teams number to call if im worried.
Thanks

I was told drinking fizzy drinks (or was it flat fizzy drinks... can't remember) or peppermint (like peppermint tea) was supposed to help post-op wind. I dunno if it makes a difference or not, but hope you feel better soon.

awww poor you Lisa! I think this is fairly normal tho after keyhole. My friend had keyhole and was also pumped with air too. They pump air in so that they can get to have a better look around etc.

If you're worried tho, call the team. Hope you feel better soon!

im not worried but just uncomfetable, still better than pain of pancretitis (spelling??)

I took painkillers and then did some stretching which cleared it for me. Also farting apparently helps

Regular painkillers and keeping mobile and active when I had a laparoscopy, also pumped up of CO2

thanks will try stretches, but dont have fizzy drinks in my house
LOL at farting, my hubby will love that

That would explain why i only hurt in the evening when watching tv

extra strong mints and pepermint tea should help you
sorry to see that you have been poorly

Actually, if you can try doing the sort of exercises you might do to relieve labour pains (rocking, leaning on the wall and rotating your pelvis etc.) it may well help ahem, draw down the breeze