I underwent a robotic radical nephrectomy (suspected renal cancer) 3 days ago. I've been discharged today, which I'm very happy about but I'm wondering if anyone reading this, who's had similar surgery, experienced issues with bowel movement and passing wind afterwards? It's not an easy thing to discuss openly but I can feel that my tummy is full of gas, however I couldn't pass wind if you paid me at the moment and bowel movements are only possible with the aid of laxido.

I know they would have inflated my abdomen with co2 to do the surgery, but I'm worried that it hasn't dissipated yet.

Should I be concerned?