Question:
Bloating lasting a long time

What could Bloating that lasts a long time be caused from? It is very discomfort. Yesterday I ate some pizza, and every since then I have been boated pretty bad. for 24 hours now. Not sure if it is from the pizza, or if its a bowl blockage, or ulcer, or hernia? It is not bad painful, just bad discomfort. And it worries me. I am about 4 years post op. I haven't put ANY food in my stomach at all today. Any ideas?    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on October 22, 2005)

October 22, 2005
Also, just wondering if the bloating could be caused from taking my Ferrous Sulfate iron on an empty stomach yesterday with orange juice??
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 22, 2005
Id say it is the bread from the pizza it swells even after you swollow it.... 4 years wonderful (happy dance 4 u) tell me what all do you eat now? I am just 7 months out... how do you feel now? what vitiamns do you take? sorry for all the questions.... please write me back [email protected] Thanks Flo or Renda both short for Florinda
   — Flo

October 22, 2005
Hiya, My Name is Jo... I am a four year post-op also and I will do that if I eat the wrong things. Or if I eat to much. And Im not talking just a little bloat. Im talking my stomach will get huge like im 9mo Preg. If I drink to much milk I bloat, to much fruit will also do the same, or if I just eat to much altogether. I found that the more I stick to my basics the better I feel. Three meals a day no snacking in between meals and stick to more of your water and protein type stuff. If I do that I dont bloat at all. Best Wishes. Feel free to e-mail me at anytime. I think you can clik on my link from this posting to get my e-mail addy. Take Care Your WLS Sister, Jo 375/160/140
   — Jo_Michalko

October 23, 2005
I agree with the other posters. It could very well be the pizza, or too much pizza. I feel bloated if I eat more than a few ounces at a time. The things that cause bloat are different for each person. My neice, who had the surgery almost a year and a half ago, can eat almost anything and not have any problems. Congratulations on your four-year success!!
   — Novashannon

October 23, 2005
I just wanted to thank everyone who has taken the time to resond to my qustion. Today is the next day, and I am feeling much better. Most of the bloating is gone. But, I am going to make an appointment with my Dr. to make sure everything is ok. Thanks.
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 23, 2005
I get bloated and feel sick for hours from any processed flour product which expands significantly in my stomach. Products include pizza, pasta, white rice, white bread. Whole wheat doughs, in moderation, cause no problems. It's as though my body refuses highly processed products which, regretably, don't include sugar. Linda
   — Linda G.