Question:
I get alot of gas now after eating that can double me over, any suggestions ?

After I eat , I get severe gas many times, doesn't really matter what I eat. Of course veggies are the worst.And smell very bad. Any Suggestions to help? Thanks.    — JOANNFV (posted on February 6, 2010)


February 6, 2010
Joann, You may be eating too fast or too much. try slowing down and eating really small portions.
   — fatbirdy

February 6, 2010
You may also be eating things that are higher in fat, that can give you horrible gas
   — ladyrdhk

February 6, 2010
GAS X WAS MY BEST FRIEND THE FIRST YEAR AFTER SURGERY. A LOT OF WALKING HELPS TOO!!
   — RNlvnCARSON

February 6, 2010
I get terrible gas and not only after eating. I'm on my 2nd week post-op and I'm in the bathroom constantly. I believe it's partly due to the surgery, partly due to the intestinal track clearing itself out and of course, it helps if you eat slowly and don't swallow a lot of air.
   — Amalia S.

February 6, 2010
I've found carbs to be my worst enemy because of their gas inducing properties. I've heard others report lactose intolerance and with that comes a lot of gas so watch the dairy products too. That said you can only cut so much out of your diet so try Beano, Devrom and the Gas-X products. You'd need to take them daily because you want to keep it from forming, not try to treat it after the fact.
   — Arkin10

February 6, 2010
for me..if I eat the artificial sugars they give me horrible painful gas. I try to avoid them anymore. Also some veggies do. I avoid them. I eat very little that isn't protein. I am 20 months out. Last summer I had the doubled over gas attacks. Was not pretty and don't want that again! Gas pills helped a great deal! Best of luck to you! Hugs,Kim
   — gpcmist

February 6, 2010
Everyone has stated a lot of why, and they are absolutely right. I am 2 1/2 years out and this still happens occasionally. I find that if I lay in a the tub the water takes the pressure off when I am doubled over making it easier and sometimes quicker to relieve some of the gas. Best wishes to you.
   — Lynnmon

February 7, 2010
It appears to me from reading all of the above ... it could be anything and everything that causes gas from carbs, to artificial sweetener, to eating too fast, too much .... I think its something we will just have to live with and keep Gas-X very close.
   — happypeach

February 7, 2010
I was told to stop eating gum, sucking on mints and watch the food that causes gas. She told me to buy beano or other gas pills try the one at walmart, see what works best. kaybusk oh and be careful with peanuts oh my lord!!!!
   — kaybusk

February 7, 2010
Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I do take beano pretty regularly. I know I use more things with artifical sweetners as we arn't suppose to have much with sugar in it. I've always had trouble due to irritable bowel, but has been worse past few months and i'm almost one year out. I do find myself eating faster, habit from being a nurse and having to hurry through meals. Also my appetite has increased and I know due to stress i've been eating more. I will try all your suggestions and appreaciate everyone's time in giving me their advice. Best to all. JoAnn
   — JOANNFV

February 8, 2010
i was having really bad gas pains after drinking anything really cold. try room temp or my dr said to drink herbal teas, the teas seem to be helping, i am 2 weeks out today and just starting the stage 4 foods
   — dlynch24775

March 15, 2010
I'm with the other post....GasX was my best friend as well, and still over 3 years post op, I still use it, not everyday, but still need to take it....and I don't want to discourage you, but I still double over sometimes, but the truth is, I doubled over some before my surgery, but Gas X works well. Beth
   — foxbt0




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