Question:
I'm 1yr post surgery and have awful gas. Is there anything I can take?

   — Chambella (posted on June 27, 2007)

June 27, 2007
I am 2 years post op and had TERRIBLE gas and loose, horribly unexpected loose stools. I have FINALLY conquered these issues with proper diet. I eliminated preservatives and additives of any kind and eat all whole foods (I am a smidge away from becoming a total co-opting hippy chic!) I make my own bread in my bread maker with whole grain whole wheat bread and watch all ingredients (including yeast). I absolutely refuse to eat anything with anything not completely natural. Natural whole foods and fiber slow down digestion and sooth the angry intestines that the horrible gas comes from.
   — Rachel Propes

June 27, 2007
try Beano for the gas and Devrom for the odor. OH used to sell Devrom for $19.95 a bottle but if you buy Devrom direct from the company it only costs $9.99 a bottle (same amount). Devrom is chewable and tastes like bananas. Do a search on google for Devrom, the manufactuer is Parthenon, Inc. Best of luck!! Mickey..............Was gunna joke and say welcome to the world of Exxon.........lol
   — MCraig3

June 27, 2007
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   — DonnaB.

June 27, 2007
Loredana, thanks for writing. Gas is a terrible side affect of this surgery, but one we need to cope with. I have gas all the time, but I do tend to be able to manage it by what I eat most of the time. Check out what you are eating and see if you can make some adjustments. Sometimes things you used to eat and not get gas change. I had surgery to not take other medications, so I avoid them, and learned to pass gas quietly. If you have a strong odor, it could be because you are need of a BM more regular than you think. You can solve that with fiber, exercise and water. Check with your surgeon for suggestions, but I say work with it and keep the chemicals away as long as you can. Take care, Patricia P.
   — Patricia P