hi I had surgery about five weeks ago to remove part of my large bowel. Over the last few days I have been suffering with trapped wind & it has been so painful across by back & chest. Tried peppermint tea but really suffering. Any suggestions of what I can do to get some relief x
Hi and a very warm welcome to the online community
I'm sorry to hear that you've been diagnosed with bowel cancer and that you've been suffering over the last few days.
I can see from your activity that you've found and joined the bowel cancer group and I'm sure if you post your questions there you'll get lots of helpful answers. Clicking on the link I've created will take you straight there.
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