I thought we'd take the opportunity to let of some steam and possibly vent if you need to. What things in life are you tired of? Play along I'm tired of... WINTER My child entering into the whining stage My white linoleum kitchen floor my dirty car bad cuticles and dry skin being cold. What about you? Denise

Hello Lisa, Unfortunately I am going throught the same thing. Everything I eat gives me gas. I am taking gasx and beano trying to help with it. I scheduled an appointment with my doc for this problem. Take Care Trisha

I am so excited for you Debbie. It sounds like you got the most embarrasing part over with. Do you know when you'll have your surgery? Wanda

Lisa, If you are lactose intolerant, it can cause major gas problems. Try avoiding milk/dairy products including cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt, whey, butter, margarine, milk, and see if you feel better. Some people with lactose intolerance can handle some cheeses and yogurt but I was one of those that could not. I had lactose intolerance years ago. Many protein drinks and bars are Whey based, so if you are drinking those switch over to soy based when you try eliminating the dairy products. Whey is a milk deriative. Are you taking any meds that have whey in them? At the time I had lactose intolerance they had me taking some over the counter med for my tummy ... what a shock when I read the ingredients and discovered Whey in them. Also so many of the low carb items on the market today are loaded with sugar alcohols. Sugar alcohols can definitely cause gas as well as diahhrea. I'm super sensitive to them even in small dosages. Unfortunately the bad gas can be a result of the surgery ... not sure why. I copy into a folder tips etc I have found along the way. Here is one on the gas odor that may be of help to you... I'm NOT endorsing the product just posting the comments made by another post op: "While surfing the net last month I came across articles written by a surgeon in TN doing these procedures and he actually addressed these problems and suggested a solution!! I'm not endorsing or advertising, however, if you are experiencing malodorous stools and excess gas you might want to give it a try. It worked for me. It's an OTC capsule called DEVROM. You can order it directly from Parthenon 1-800-453-8898 at a cost of $10.24/100 capsules, $58.50/600 or $114.60/1200. I take 2 after each meal - a very small price to feel totally comfortable around people and public bathrooms!" You could do a search on google.com for Devrom. It may be something that even GNC would carry. Hope you find answers and solutions soon. Mary

I hate to say this, but I dont know if it was distal or proximal. All I know is I had a Laporostic Gastro-By-Pass done. I can't drink milk either, which I love..... Yes, I've tryed all the gas pills on the market. Next, I have to see a Nutritionist. Thanks for the response.