First fart.....no, the real one....

Some info (associated with preventing Blood clots in legs on airline flights) Says- "a few minutes every hour." But that is for long flights… My doc has most of his patients walk for 5 to 10 minutes every 2 to 4 hours While they are awake and no longer than a max of 6 hours without some walking. Once you are home, a 5 minute trip around or through the house Every hour while you are awake should be plenty to Stave off Deep Vein Thrombosis. It’s not about "Exercise" at this point, Just blood flow return to prevent clots forming in the legs. Later, you can let your walking evolve into "activity" And increase it to the point of actual "Exercise." For that "trapped Gas?" most docs allow and even recommend Gas-X. And, a little trick from my Dr. ? Lay on your left side with your knees slightly bent. A pillow between your knees. In this position, because the way our intestines are arranged, Gravity will aid the natural peristalsis of the intestines And the "Trapped Gas" will "Pass on Through" much quicker. The motion of walking also helps greatly. That and Gas-X were Great for me. This soon out of surgery? Oh Yeah! That Gas can be a major Pain! Glad to hear you're home! And "On the mend!" (or do you have a laptop in your room?) Hope you’re feeling better soon! Best Wishes- Dx