I have these issues all the time too. Right now it's much worse because I'm taking potassium supplements and the side effects are--you guessed it--severe gas, nausea, and diarrhea.

I had the DS so I know with my surgery, foods I eat greatly effect the severity. The richer the food (carbs), the worse the gas. This is because our food does not get completely digested/absorbed which provides for normal bacteria in the gut to have a rich diet. Bacteria give off gas. Also, with the DS, a high fat diet will create more frequent and looser stools. So there's the why of it. Although RNY probably doesn't work exactly the same way, I'd say that the factors are along the same line.

As for the solution, you can monitor closely what you are eating, but we all eat things that are going to cause this. I've found that I just use a little bit of everything since no one thing is a solution. I use probiotics to replenish the good bacteria in the gut. I have some beano before I eat and some gas-x after I eat. I use Devrom to try to control the smell, which doesn't always help. So for those times when I must poop and it's stinky, I keep one of those small spray cans of Ozium that fit well in the pocket and a small spray will eliminate odors. If the gas gets really out of control and painful, my surgeon will prescribe flagyl, an antibiotic that targets the bacteria in the gut.

Hope this is helpful.

Good for you!  That persistence will help you after surgery, too, when you run into the occassional stall that we all experience.  Best of luck and keep posting so we know how you're doing!

Good morning!  WEll, yesterday, just as I feared, I got sick.  Had a temp of 104 and just felt lousy all day.  I did make my appointment (had no choice in that matter!) and came home and crawled back in the bed.  I had very little exercise and no nutrition other than my vitamins.  Today I am feeling somewhat better but still not 100%.  I bailed on the gym this morning and instead just went for a run in the neighborhood.  On the books for today is laundry, house cleaning, dinner with my man and who knows what else...lol.  I don't think I'll be hitting the gym this afternoon in hopes of feeling 100% instead.  I am going to try for a walk this afternoon if I can.

am-cuppas, protein and vits in
b-banana
s-protein drink
l-tuna sandwich
s-protein drink
d-not sure since we are planning on going out

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Has anyone had surgery at Sentara Careplex in Hampton Va.  If so, what was your experience.  Looking for any positives or negatives about this hospital.  I'm scheduled for RNY there on March 23rd and would appreciate some feedback.  Also, important things to bring to hospital.  Thanks.

Congrats Tina work well done!!!!