Is it normal to have a lot of trapped wind after surgery?

Some patients do experience a little trapped air in the chest area above the breasts after having surgery.  We refer to it as little "rice krispies" feeling that pops and disappears.  These are harmless. 

If you are referring to intestinal gas, the answer is yes. The pain medications cause the bowel to slow down and intestinal gas can become trapped.  If you are referring to an abnormal feeling on the breast implant that also can be air trapped inside during surgery and will go away soon. For more information please read below:

If you are referring to the air trapped in the breast pocket, this is harmless and will be reabsorbed by the body. This air is usually reabsorbed in about a week or so.
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Dr. Ravi Somayazula