Have question for my peers (It's embarrasing!)

I've been having a serious problem with gas.My insides are constantly rumbling,until I release(and then , it's TOXIC!!!!).I've never had this problem before,at least to this extent.I've tried to alter my diet(to no avail).Could I be lactose intolerant? I've heard of people developing this post op.I don't know,I'm just guessing.Can someone help me on this? I appreciate this,I'm sorry .This is sooooo embarrasing Paula

Honey, If they put all of us post ops in the superdome for the weekend, we'd end up killing each other from the stench Most of us have the same issue and it is very difficult to not have. I do find the more dairy I have, the worse it is. I am not lactose intolerant, but that is the way the body breaks it down. Try backing off on the dairy for a while and stay away from gassy veggies. (lettuce, corn, cabbage, beans, broccoli, cauliflower etc) If you are using a lot of Splenda and products with Splenda that is also something that gives lots of gas. Good luck Tee

I found that I get really bad gas when I have sugar products (including Splenda) and dairy. Try going a couple of days without dairy or sugars and see if it makes a difference. Not saying you are eating sweets but if you read lables on food, most things contain some sugar in them, try and eliminate the foods with the higher content.

I just figured I was rotten from the inside out!! I do not think there is a cure, but like the other posters say try experiementing with foods to eliminate or minimize in your diet. I use extra strength gas-x, but its not an immediate fix, I take 2-3 chewables the night before if I know the next day I do not want to embarrass myself. Lucky for me I work 3rd shift, alone LOL. Its when I go to the gym in the morning .... ever trying to hold it in while walking 3.5 mph on a incline treadmil? eeps! Michelle

I am soooooo glad you wrote this - I was certain I was experiencing some sort of surgery failure - I have been toxic for days - I think after reading this it may be because my diet is mostly animal crackers and coffee w splenda - Having a really hard time with food lately - these are the only things that feel good to me.... Will have to change my diet. Nice to know - I'm not alone... Heck they ought to release us on Iraq - perhaps the dang war would be over much faster