Lets talk about gas

OMG.. the gas has got to stop.. I have tried gas-x, beano.. nothing seems to work.. I am terrible.. anyone else having this problem and what do you use.. does it help.. my family is threatening to leave me over it... try being in an RV for a week with me.. lol... there is no were to go to let it out.. they just had to suffer.

I'm right there with you! Have not figured out the solution yet but I feel sorry for the poor lady sitting next to me on the plane last night!

I can totally relate. I have gas episodes all day long....during work, when I'm driving, at home....it seems as if it has a mind of it's own. It's not a surprise since I knew this was one of the effects I could anticipate after surgery. I don't try to look for a solution, I knew what I was getting into so I just focus on on what matters throughout the day and try to be respectful to others...which means running out of office to the outdoors, releasing the gas and hoping no one is nearby to hear the sounds. It actually makes me laugh thinking about all the gas I expel......a small inconvenience for such a huge benefit of overall health.........oh well there's nothing I can do but keep smiling. Good luck with your search.

Hi Catherine I dont' think we've met...I'm Ruth nice to meet you. Hope to see more of you and have the chance to get to know you

I am grateful I don't have that problem too often..my husband OMG!!!!!!!!!!!

There is a product called devrom that works very very well. I found that cutting down or out on my carbs (simple carbs) really helped alot and not too many of those sugar free nonsense things. ANDI

OK, this is a major issue for me lately too! I started cutting down on carbs a bit and adding a bit more protein to my diet and all the sudden the gas was horrific! It is completely silent but horribly deadly! The stench is just nasty! Deanna

You guys just crack me up - the things we 'share'....far more than I would with friends face to face I'm telling ya. Before WLS I had horrendous gas, but like Andi, as long as I keep away form those carbs I'm smelling like a rose hee hee. Mindyou, last week when I wasn't eating anything, OMG I stank - my gas was so bad!!!! How can that be when there's nothing inside me Oh well, as has been said already, it's a small price to pay. Hmmm, gas or fat, gas or fat???? I know which one I'd chose anyday

It's weird ... my Nut. told me you usually get more gas with higher protein/lower carb intake and that it will be stinkier. Mine sure smells B-A-D!!! D

there are nights when my wife refuses to sleep in the same room with me. sugar free ice cream really makes things bad. at support group meeting this one older lady was telling about charcoal filters for one's underwear. none of us could keep a straight face, but perhaps i should quit laughing and check it out! Joe