Stomach pains after surgery

[Kari]

I had T-4-L3 fused on May 14th, followed by a rough week in the hospital due to my stomach completly shutting down. It has been 2 1/2 weeks since surgery and my back is doing great, my stomach on the other hand is so full of gas it is 10 times more painful than my back. I have been to several doctors with minimal relief.

Anyone else have the same complications? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Kari :eek:

[Theresa]

Kari,

I had an illius after my first surgery and had alot of trouble with gas pains and constipation when I got home. I did use some gas relief pills but the thing that really helped was the laxatives. I used the Laxatives for Women, I took one at night, then when I hadn't gone the next day I took another one the next night.

[Jacque's Mom]

Kari - I experienced the same thing but with another type surgery. My husband went to the pharmacist since my doctor didn't give me any suggestions and was recommended Gas-X. I swear I took one or two tablets and it was gone. I suffered for days on end before learning about it. I would highly recommend this product. I know it's extremely painful especially when you are recovering from a major surgery such as yours. Take care, LYNN

[bsprings]

Hi Kari-
I am 5 months post op and my stomach is still pretty distended. I think mine is mostly swelling but I know some of it is air too. In the beginning when I was constipated I took GNC's "Herbal Laxative"- it really worked. And eat lots of fiber! I eat a cereal every day called "Ezekiel 4:9"- it is usually in the health food aisle. If not the store can order it for you. It is made by a company called Food For Life. I swear by it- it has so much fiber in it I feel it really helped my insides get back to normal!
Cathie