Gas problems...

acbbrown
on 11/13/11 6:43 am - Granada Hills, CA

The last 3-4 weeks, Ive had horrible gas. Not just like normal gas, but the kind that feels like day 2 post-op. Ive tried walking, I've tried (probably unhealthy) large doses of extra strength gas ex, and other gas meds (its all the same ingredient though)

Im really uncomfortable and sometimes its just painful. I really am not interested in going to see a doc because i have gas - but i cant imagine what would cause a sudden increase in problems with it.

I haven't had any significant changes in my diet...anyone have any ideas what it might be? It might just be related to my chronic constipation ...but that hasn't change gotten any better or worse in the last 3-4 weeks.

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on 11/13/11 7:52 am

VSG on 12/07/11

Okay, not post op yet, but have had issues with constipation before after taking antibiotics. Had horrible gas, cramping, etc.... Nurse Practitioner suggested I consider a hydro colonic and probiotics since OTCs and fiber weren't doing the trick. Granted, the hydro colonic is a fancy as all get out enema, but damn, it worked. I had been so plugged up I lost 4 pounds in just over an hour. Sorry, I know TMI, but the gas was gone immediately, and I felt so much better right away. If your doc recommends it, your insurance should cover it, if it's on your plan. Wasn't on mine, but it was worth the cost. I know how miserable gas pain can be! Hope you feel better soon.

MyOwnSunshine
on 11/13/11 10:23 am

VSG on 09/13/11

I'm wondering if it's related to your anti-constipation regimen.

I had huge issues with constipation post-op, and kept adding different things in to try to fix it. First I added benefiber, then miralax, then magnesium oxide, then colace. I experimented with some/all of these for a while. After several horrible episodes of constipation, I finally got regular and started backing off all the stuff I'd added to see what would "hold the line." What I finally ended up with is colace alone.

Anyway, I had terrible gas when I was adding and combining all the remedies. Now that I just do the colace, I don't seem to have gas anymore either.

Thats my semi-professional opinion. Take it for what it's worth.

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MyOwnSunshine
on 11/13/11 10:24 am

VSG on 09/13/11

Oh! I just thought of something else that gets me...

Calcium chews with sugar alcohols give me miserable gas, too.

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BethR311
on 11/13/11 11:07 am - Fort Wayne, IN

VSG on 10/10/11

I've been reading about papaya enzyme. Would that or probiotics be a possibility? I hope this gets better for you soon.

Open yourself to possibility and possibility will present itself.

DrHollywood
on 11/13/11 10:48 pm - Harbor City, CA

VSG on 02/01/11

Hi HUN

Are you sure its gas??? well perhaps gas is there but do you think it maybe bowels>?
How are you bowels? I get bad pains in my lower tummy if I am lasking fiberous foods in
my food plan. They are soooOOOoo sharp, What are you symptoms? I am not a doctor of
coarse but when it is time to go, it all feels better.

Mary

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