Question:
Gas????

Is there anything we can take for gas after having RNY surgery. I am 4 weeks out and can't seem to get rid of it.    — cuppaloopy (posted on January 24, 2010)

January 24, 2010
For getting rid of gas, I take the Gas-X strips that dissolve on your tongue. A couple of them really help. But if your talking about STINKY gas.... I just found out(right here on this forum) about something called DEVROM. It's an "over-the-counter" product that is specifically for bariatric patients. You chew a couple tablets with your meals, and it's supposed to be an "internal deoderant". I haven't noticed it STOPPING the gas, but it sure helps with the stinky smell. I had to special order it from my local grocery store pharmacy, but they had it in within 2 days. Be aware, though, it's REALLY pricey!!! Think I paid $18 for a hundred pills!
   — Erica Alikchihoo

January 24, 2010
gas pills and avoid artificial sugras when possible. They create gas and diarrhea (sp)
   — gpcmist

January 25, 2010
gas-x chewables or strips work for the gas pains but the Devrom works great for the smell. I order it directly from their site Devrom.com and it is wonderful. I am no longer afraid to be out in public.
   — phyllismmay

January 25, 2010
I have found digestive advantage work excellent with stopping gas, it a little pricey but worth the money I keep a box around at all time. ex: took one thirty minutes before going to the movies and before the movie was over there was no evidence of having gas.
   — TR042108

January 26, 2010
Gas X chewables seemed to work better for me than the strips, and DEVROM is a lifesaver for the odor, I order it online
   — eyeflirt4fun

February 3, 2010
i am 5 months out and i am still having gas, but not as much as before,sometimes i take a laxative at times and it will stop it for a couple of days
   — goal100

February 3, 2010
i am 5 months out and i am still having gas, but not as much as before,sometimes i take a laxative at times and it will stop it for a couple of days
   — goal100