Question:
GAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had the duodenal switch 12 years ago and I am lactose intolerant. Ever since the surgery I have frequent TERRIBLE, NASTY gas. I've tried the Dairy-ease pills, Beano and a Kroger brand of gas relief pills and NOTHING helps. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can take? It doesn't matter what I eat, I still have terrible gas. — roselady (posted on January 24, 2008)
January 24, 2008
My wife had a similar surgery in 1980. She had terrible gas ever since. She
had a revision to the RNY this last summer. I know what you mean about the
gas. We used to joke here and say the gas could remove wall paper.
— Dave Chambers
January 24, 2008
Try Gas X with Malox. Works wonders for me.
— Carlyn M.
January 24, 2008
Do come over to the DS forum! Many of us experience gas. The methods you
tried didnt work for me either. It sounds like you need probiotics. Do you
take them? I use them and they help. You get it in the health food store or
online.
Primal Defense, while pricey has been worth it for me.
THe last member that said you could get your DS revised to an RNY? You MUST
be kidding! Go to the Grads board and see how many RNYers with regain are
seeking the DS! LOL
Have you been successful with DS? ANy other problems with it? Would love to
hear about your DS experience. Come to the DS forum- youll get lotsa lovin
over there!!
— SameButDifferent
January 24, 2008
Please visit the July 2007 archive on my blog. There are instructions
there on how to get and use flagyl. It has been a miracle cure for many of
us DSers. A revision to RNY for gas with a DS?! My gawd, talk about
chopping off your leg to cure a sprained knee! Geeze, louise! PM me and
I'll get ya fixed up!
— LeaAnn
January 24, 2008
Often post-ops are tempoarily lactose intolerant -- sounds like yours was
more long term. I found that the more 'processed' the dairy or the higher
the fat content, the better. I use 1/2 and 1/2 on my cereal and can eat
cheese with no issues at all. As for gas... there are lot's of things you
can do. It's a malabsorption issue and both RNY/DS can have problems with
it. You may need probiotics or a round of Flagyl. (Flagyl was perfect for
me and worked almost instantly -- 2 days! My poop has almost NO smell
now.) It sounds like you may have bacteria overgrowth and need Flagyl,
since your diet doesn't effect the gas. Visit the DS Forum you'll find
lots of help/ideas there. Wow -- 12 year post op... very cool. Who was
your surgeon... was it Dr Hess?
— [Deactivated Member]
January 24, 2008
Since you had the DS 12 years ago, there are many on the DS forum that
would love to ask you questions! Please visit us at:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/DS/a,messageboard/board_id,5357/
Twelve years!! I am so impressed! What's a little gas that we can't fix?
Dianne from FL
— LadyDi9080
January 24, 2008
12 Years! We definitely want you out on the DS forum. Come out and play!
I also recommend Flagyl. That stuff is magical. It sounds like you really
need it.
— Valerie G.
January 24, 2008
Who is your surgeon? You should go back to him/her and have a check-up and
see what's up. Actually, every WLS patient should keep in touch with their
doc, no matter how long ago it was.
— Nicolle
January 24, 2008
The similar surgery Mrs. Chambers had must've been the old JIB or BPD
(without the Duodenal Switch) since the first DS wasn't done until 1988.
The malabsorption and gas/diarrhea issues with those older surgeries were
greatly improved with the DS.
— LeaAnn
January 24, 2008
Flagyl, flagyl, flagyl!!!! Yes, do come over to the DS forum and play! We
would love to have you!!! I am 19 mos out and I swear by Flagyl, it really
works! DO NOT revise to RNY, my advice only.
— Bonnie D.
January 24, 2008
Vickey,
I'm gonna be straight up with you. Girl I fart all day long. I'm only 3
mot post op lapband but its amazing because its oderless. I've bought the
gas x strips yesterday so I havent' started it yet. I'll let you know how
it works
— bchicks42
January 24, 2008
I think gas is a problem with all WLS to be honest with you. Everyone on
the DS board has recommended
http://www.devrom.com/ProductCart/pc/viewCat_h.asp?idCategory=3
I haven't tried it yet but I'm going to. I had 3 years post op RNY and
seeking a revision to DS. Please think long and hard before you revise to
RNY that won't make your gas go away! Hang in there!
— Ambitious
January 25, 2008
Previous posters please humor me...isn't Flagyl what they treat certain
bacterial infections with? One condition that pops to mind is the guys that
come into our ER with genital issues (think along the lines of an STD). Not
making fun of but the curious side of me had to ask! Back to the original
poster...look in to chlorophylll. It is a plant extract that take the stink
out of gas. It takes a couple of days of taking it to work, but it sure
does work well. It can be found at health stores like GNC. As with any new
med or supplement be sure to run it by your doctor. I must also note that
products like Gas X and Malox actually promote farting. They work by
drawing out painfull gas from the intestines/colon into a passable form.
Hope this helps.-Heather
— tazthewiz23
January 25, 2008
I had RNY, not DS. Same problem as you though. Nothing stops the gas --
NOTHING! I read in these pages that Beano with Gas-X works. NOPE! Not for
me. My only solution around the house is to keep plenty of scented candles
on board. In public, crinkle your nose, look all around with an accusatory
look like the others about you are doing, and hope for the best when they
finally discover it's YOU after all. ;-) Good luck!!
— [Deactivated Member]
January 25, 2008
*Followup to my previous response.* After reading some of the others'
responses (above), I did a Google search for "Flagyl". Please
read the comments on side effects at the following Askapatient.com link
<http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=12623&name=FLAGYL>
before you go with that stuff. ALL medications have side effects but this
one looks particularly nasty. Admittedly, I have no personal experience
with Flagyl.
— [Deactivated Member]
January 26, 2008
Lots of good answers here.. Flagyl would work well. I am a DS'er and know
others who have had good luck with a round of Cipro too.. like me.. :) I
had a nasty cold... doc gave me Cipro and DH wanted to know what I did dif
as little to no gas. Other great products are Just a Drop for controling
odor in the commode and Bard Medi-Aire Odor Eliminator. I think it is a
trial error thing... Probiotics are essential....finding the one that works
for you. Ginger <><
— gak
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