gas?

Hello there to all!!! I was just wondering if anyone has experienced alot of gas built up in the pouch after 7 months out? It seems that everytime I eat, I get alot of gas in my pouch and it hurts sooo bad that I can barely walk. Please tell me that this is normal! Thanks Kathleen

I would think it would depend on what you're eating. Beans and certain veggies can be very gassy. If you're sure it's something you're eating, it's probably a good idea to call your doctor. Hope you feel better soon. Joanne

Kathleen, OMG!!!! I had to reply...(I usually just lurk)......Last night I had to lie down with my knees up to my chest....the gas was so bad. I dont know if it's normal, but I just wanted to let you know that you arent alone. Janean

Hi Janean, At least I know that I am not the only one going through this. I wonder maybe when our pouches get a little bigger over time, when we eat it , there is just a little more room and gas gets trapped every time we eat.? But if that was the case I think our doctors would have told us this. I know I don't eat alot of gassy foods, It seems like anytime I eat I get very gassy. Well, good luck to you! I hope we can come up with some solution. Thanks Again!!! Kathleen

CERTAIN foods i have to stay away from that cause that. BUT now that im 14 months out i find i dont get it nearly as much and can have those foods now. POPCORN was a big one at the top of my gas bloat pain list. hugs sounds pretty normal. Try to notice what foods do it. USUALLY comes with foods that start to expand in our bellies.

Kathleen, For sure I still get gas and it's from eating too fast and not paying attention to what I'm eating so I gulp instead of chewing 30-50 times. I guess for me it's going back to basics and taking time to enjoy what I am eating. This way, the gas is greatly lessened. I have had a few good burps out of it though!!! I love to burb but since surgery, it's not too often... LindaM

your right, I probably need to go back to basics. Thanks to all!!!! Kathleen

Kathleen: Due to an RNY's malabsorbtion...Think: Eat sugar get gas Eat sugar free get worse gas Drink sweet - get stinky gas Eat carbs - get gas. Eat chips - get gas Drink Wine- get stinky gas. Go on a high protein diet and have NO GAS AT ALL Gulp air w/ fluids can cause some gas or chewing gum as well! OR using a straw!? Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=c1132518510 "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"