Question:
another question on foul gas
I am 4 years post op roux-en -y. I have tried everything on this site for foul gas to no avail: (Devrom, acidophilus, no milk products, no sugar, chlorphyll tabs, and peppermint oil capsules). Does anyone have else have any other suggestions? — nancy C. (posted on March 14, 2006)
March 14, 2006
I read this book on gastric bypass written by a doctor and she mentioned
that her patient had an intolerance to carbohydrates and that caused gas.
It apparently took a lot of diagnois to finally discover the cause.
— LaurieH
March 14, 2006
Would you know the name of the book, because this problem is down-right
embarrassing. I have it too and coupled with a weak pelvic floor after
having kids, I feel mortified.
— [Deactivated Member]
March 14, 2006
Although devron helps somewhat, it never quite does the trick 100%.
However, I have tried very very healthful eating, meaning good veggies,
fish, little if any bad carbs, etc., and that does cut it out somewhat.
Maybe a day or two of doing some drastic food changes might help. I too am
mortified when I go shopping and have to sneak into another isle. I try
not to eat anything out of a very strict almost vegeterian meal on days
when I plan on being out at a party or such. If anyone has a good answer,
by all means let us all in on it.
— Missy H.
March 14, 2006
not an answer to your question, but I am curious to find out how you are
doing after 4 years. I am about a year and a half out and am learning
about possible problems as the time goes on. Would like to hear about your
story if you wouldn't mind emailing me, I would appreciate it. thank you.
— gerardlovesjoy
March 14, 2006
White flour, sometimes even whole wheat . . . potatoes . . . some protein
shakes (anything with caseins or milk protein) all make *music and flowers*
on me.
Sometimes it's an imbalance of gut flora, which is helped by taking
probiotics. Refrigerated only, preferably reuteri, on empty tummy, 2-3X
day for a week or so.
Or a yeast problem - doc can give you Flagyl for this.
Good luck with finding what works for you!
— rayehawk
March 14, 2006
Hi Nancy,
I am eight years out this month and WOW it has been a huge rollercoaster
ride. First of all you are on target with the milk. Read every label just
because a product doesn't seem like it would have milk in it doesn't mean
there is no milk. The gas is almost 100% caused by lactose (milk). I went
through the same thing 5 years ago and i could not even leave the house and
my family wanted to through me out. The doctor thought I had endometriosis.
The pain got so bad the docotrs put me on pain pills, I was down to 125lbs
and could not eat because the pain was so bad. The problem was my favorite
liquid was milk, nobody realized that milk was the problem. My friend
actually discovered it and brought me lactose enzymes. The problem started
to get better. I can not have even 1 bite of a milk product or the gas
starts again. Last night I had 1 cheeto and the gas came back. So, like I
said read lables and use dairy free creamer in your coffee. Try my
suggestion for a few days and you will be so happy. If you dont read the
lables you will never know what is in the products you are eating. Feel
free to email me [email protected] . I wish someone would have told me
sooner. I went through ayear of agony and almost had a histerectomy because
of it.
Good luck,
Shana
— shana1569
March 14, 2006
Try following a pretty strict low carb diet. That always eliminates gas
for me. Also, if you want to try that last, you might try the new Activia
yogurt by Dannon. Not sugar free but only 4 oz containers/20 grams of
carbs. I tried it and found it helped cut down on gas for me. Good luck!
— Dinka Doo
March 14, 2006
I had the same problem, I use Mylanta gas chewables and chew them really
well or use Gax-X softgels they do help. Its only simethicone so its safe.
Just make sure you don't grab anything with high sugar, you know the
drill.
— vlaster
March 15, 2006
I had open Roux en y September 2001. I can tell you that gas will probably
always be a bit of a problem. I have alot of problems with STINKY bms LOL,
my spouse always asks if he has to use the bathroom how it smells on a
scale of 1-10, and thats while using an air freshener, ROFL!!!! gas can be
a problem for me too........ never was before surgery, but thats a small
price to pay for what i have gained from it. Most of your replies here are
on the money. I cannot tolerate milk at all, its the lactose in it. I can
handle cheese and yogert and all, but some people cannot. I will say,
however, that if i indulge in carbs a bit (we are not talking about
chocolate or mcdonalds here--just regular healthy carbs like bread or
pasta) it has a tenancy to be a bit worse as far as hard to control gas. I
have never had a problem to a point where i could not find a place without
anyone around before i lost control, but then i grew up in a household that
you just did NOT pass gas around anyone, you did it in the restroom or your
bedroom, etc........... it is possible that if you take some lactose
enzymes or stay away from the dairy or carbs, it might help. Dont know
about the activa, i wont try it because it has too much sugar for me, i
also hear you have to take it for weeks before you see an improvement, i
dont know for sure, just heard about that one. Hope my post helps, if you
have any more questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]
anytime, or anyone else who needs help......... i will help if i can :)
— Kimberly Felan
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