Question:
Does everyone have trouble with gas after surgery?

I am pre-op. I am hearing so much about horrible, smelly gas. To the point it is effecting peoples lives/jobs. Does everyone have this problem?    — chemo_mom (posted on May 18, 2010)

May 18, 2010
Not really to that extent. I definitely have issues with gas, but it isn't horrible and usually isn't smelly - popping a few gas-x strip typically does the job. I had RNY.
   — stellarsan

May 18, 2010
I have a lot of gas, but it seems to be connected to certain foods - especially fried (which we're not supposed to have, anyways). I always carry a bottle of Devrom with me in case I feel a case of the "gassies" coming on, and will chew up to 4 tablets to try and head it off. Other's say that the Gas-X meltaways help, but I haven't found that to be true for me. My gas has not REALLY adversely affected my life much, it only happens at certain times, and I can generally predict them based upon what I've eaten. A lot of people get gassy from eating cheese and dairy products, so you might pay attention to that - I see you're pre-op, so you can pretty much figure that anything that gives you gas now will surely give you worse gas after surgery. Things like broccoli or other strong smelling vegetables can be culprits, as can some types of protein powders. I did just fine with the Syntrax Brand, and with the Inspire brand from BariatricEating.com. Also, the IsoPure clear ready-to-drink protein bottles didn't cause me any problems. It's just kind of hit and miss....but it would not have stopped me from having my surgery. Gas or not, I've been given a second chance at life, and 14 months later, down 140+ pounds, I'm truly happy and healthy for what feels like the first time in my life!
   — Erica Alikchihoo

May 18, 2010
Buy Devrom, they work like a charm.
   — FSUMom

May 18, 2010
In the first six months I wanted a little nibble of chocolate so i tried some sugar free chocolates.............wrong choice. Gas, gas, gas. I am thinking it is all of the sugar alcohol. That is a big smelly no no for me!
   — Chunk-e-Monkey 1.

May 18, 2010
every body has gas to one extent or another . deveron seems to work but its pricey. gas x, phasym seem to work also. i use them and i chew on parsely. paresly gives me some veggie nutrients that are much needed. stay away from sardines &kipper snacks, i can clear a whole room after them.goog luck , hank
   — hanksguns

May 19, 2010
Hi there....There are no do and don't answere's here .If we eat what and how we are suppose to than we will indeed get gas. The dairy,grains,protein protein protein that we MUST eat will indeed cause this.Sooooo, what you need to concentrate on is bringing a little relief to the syptoms of flatulence....bean-o is great as well as the gas-x strips. This small and inexpensive remedy is so much better than being miserable and overweight the rest of our lives. I wish you much much much success my friend. I Renee, have farted away 106 pounds!! Good luck and God Bless!
   — 1stReneeMarie