Question:
Exactly 2 weeks out!! && annoying gases! HELP! please?

   — samanthajo (posted on February 15, 2010)

February 15, 2010
Welcome to the Loser's Bench!!! You'll just have to get used to the gas - I am over 2 years out & it hasn't improved!
   — Rosalie Paliwoda

February 15, 2010
Hi, I am just days out and my hubby gave me Mylanta and then I rolled from side to side slowly and it seemed to help a great deal. Hope this helps. Kim
   — Kimandgrth

February 15, 2010
Gas is one of those things that may never get better. I am 6 months out and have gas almost every day. Gas X helps me as far as the uncomfortable pressure, but it never completely gets rid of it. As matter of fact, today it sounds like a thunderstorm going on in my stomach...the gas is awful! Good luck on your journey and Congratulations on your new life!
   — C. Barnes

February 16, 2010
I am almost 5 years out and believe me the gas problem never goes away or at least it hasn't with me one person said it sounded like a thundestorm in her stomach with me it sounds like a thunderstorm when it comes out lol. I have just learned to live with it and go on about my business the words "excuse me" has been a very important part of my vocabulary.
   — thenume

February 16, 2010
Hi. I'm two weeks out from my surgery and I found two things that really helped me. One is Gas-X. There is a cherry creme type that is very smooth and not chalky. That helped a lot. The second thing that helped was getting a thinner protein drink that I mixed in my water bottle. That way I could get my protein without having to drink the thick stuff. It digested easier and caused less gas. Using that allowed my stomach to heal a little and I haven't had problems since. Here is a link to the liq I use http://www.bariatricchoice.com/protidiet-bariatric-protein-drink-concentrates.html It comes in lots of flavors and tastes just like Crystal Light. Good luck
   — mysticfeather

February 16, 2010
I take a gas x after meals and I found right after it started which was few days after surgery and lasted a week a warm pak on tummy helped a lot! I am 6 weeks out and gas improved with drinking but if I don't take the gas x after meals it is so uncomfortable. Walking after eating helps as well. Make sure you are having adequate bowel movements as well.
   — jlk2010

February 16, 2010
My RNY was August of 08.... still have gas bad enough to clear a room if I don't take my med... I discovered DEVROM about 4 months out and I think it has saved my family as much as me. I chew 2 before every meal and it has made a huge difference. I still have gas but there is no smell. I take chewable gas x when the gas causes cramps or anything like that but I will never run out of the DEVROM. I get no kick backs from the product but I recommend it to everyone. www.devrom.com
   — phyllismmay