Trapped wind

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I am 14 months post left hemicolectomy for stage 2 bowel cancer Around 2 months ago I had my ct scan and bloods which came back clear  but I am suffering from what I can only describe as trapped wind in my left side. I’m just wondering if this it quite common, I am still waiting for my yearly colonoscopy 

  • Hi  and welcome to the group.

    I noticed that your post hadn’t had a reply yet, so I’m giving it a bump back to the top of discussions in the hope that you’ll get some replies today.

    I’ve had different surgery which removed my rectum and I had a stoma formed, so I don’t have a similar experience to share, though I do get a feeling of trapped wind sometimes just before my stoma works so I know it can be very uncomfortable. 

    I hope others who’ve had the hemicolectomy will  now see your post and reply with some shared experience.

    Sarah xx


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