Anyone use a heating pad for post-op gas pain?
I am 4 days post-op and the gas is really killing me. I took some Phazyme but it hasn't helped. I've been walking a lot -today: twice around the block and once to the corner and back and lots of pacing around the house. My neighbor (a retired nurse) suggested a heating pad. I won't put it on my incision sites but right now I have it on my back and shoulder blades. Any thoughts on using a heating pad or any other suggestions for relief?
Thanks for all the responses. I felt that it did give me some relief. Even if it didn't take away the gas pain it did give me some comfort. I took another walk around the block with hubby at 10pm before bed but when I got into bed I had so much gas pressing against my left lung I couldn't breath. Had to get up and pace around the house for 20 minutes or so. Had some hot/warm water and sat up for a while. Eventually I was able to lay back down and go to sleep.
Vinny Mac, my surgeon's nurse said this weekend I should be going to the mall or Target or someplace like that to get that kind of walking in. I'm going out today for a few short outings. I know it's going to get better -I just have to walk and hydrate myself and wait it out.
Vinny Mac, my surgeon's nurse said this weekend I should be going to the mall or Target or someplace like that to get that kind of walking in. I'm going out today for a few short outings. I know it's going to get better -I just have to walk and hydrate myself and wait it out.
I am 6 days out and I still have "The Gas". I have been using a heating pad and it helps a bit. I hope it goes away soon its driving me nuts.
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