Extreme Gas

Hi All, I had my surgery 9-4-04. I am down almost -100lbs and feeling fairly good most of the time. Lately I am having what I call EXTREME GAS. I seem to be able to pass gas at an alarming rate and length of time. I was wondering if anyone else was having this problem? Thanks for any advise, Lizzi

Hi Lizzi, I am out almost 20 months and if I eat too many carbs and/or sugar I will have gas issues....also, I MUST drink only lactose free milk...reg milk also will cause gas issues for me. Maybe keeping a food journal will help you pinpoint the culprit. best wishes to you...and congrats on your 100 lb loss!!! RAE

I use Devrom. Mainly, I pass gas at night when I'm sleeping, and my wife claims it can be so bad, she's ready to go to the guest room! Devrom is from this place called Parthenon Inc. The stuff tastes like bananas and I don't take it everyday, but only when I'm gassy. It was originally developed for people with ileostomies. I also notice that I have worse gas when I consume lots of carbs and greasy foods. When I'm sufficiently hydrated and have less carbs and fats, I'm not as gassy.

Me Too!!!! ugh - it is unbelievable the smell and how long the passing of gas lasts - - I think my butt could be used as a spray to get rid of rodents or small children! haha I "warn" my boyfriend and then leave the room or ask to go to a rest stop if we're in the car -- I think he would pass out and die right there in the car if I passed gas in front of him. I've been told that I might have a lactose intolerance but haven't given up milk and cheese to find out. I just always make sure to have deodorizing spray with me - or go down wind of people! Robin

Welcome to our new world of gas. Yes. If I don't follow drs orders be it wait 40 mins between drinking and eating, to many carbs, etc. I do it and feel so Embarrassed. So, especialy if I know I am going to be around people like at work or a meeting I really behave and watch the clock etc. Vicky

Trust me Lizzi does have extreme gas. LOL I should know. I am her husband! Of course I had they surgery as well and suffer but not as badly.