Question:
A few hours after a protein drink I have major rumbling and gurgling

It seems to be in my lower stomach and intestines. Could it be the bypassed portions of my (open RNY)stomach and intestine acting hungry? If I take gas-x will that help? Will it go eventually away? I'm 3 weeks post-op .    — Little L (posted on February 13, 2003)

February 13, 2003
Nancy, I feel your pain!!! I'm 3 months post-op and I still do this! I haven't found anything to quiet the beast but would be interested if you locate something!!! Hugs! Dena Open-RNY 11/15/03
   — Dena C.

February 13, 2003
OOPS... Meant Open-RNY 11/15/02...
   — Dena C.

February 13, 2003
Nancy, I have the same problem, the growling beast !, and I'm post op 8 months ! Wonder why we have it, I figured it was just our new tummies processing the food...... Funny ! I have to tell people excuse me, when all it is, is my making noises....... Post op 8 months down 118 pounds
   — tannedtigress

February 13, 2003
Finally somebody talking about the embarrasing noise from the digestive tract. Mine is so loud sometimes, that my husband and I just crack up. It seems to happen most when eating more fiberous foods, like veggies (especially raw); but it's ok, cause I need the fiber, so I just ignore it. I asked my doc about wheter I should not eat this stuff, and he says it's fine.
   — Desiree R.

February 13, 2003
Original poster here. I spoke to a nutritionist at BTC and she asked if the protein drink was Whey based. It is. She said I may have developed a lactose intolerance since surgery. She suggested trying lactaid before I have it. She also said I could try Gas-X to see if that would help.
   — Little L

February 14, 2003

   — Laurie C.