Question:
Is anyone experiencing very bad noxious gas fumes? I know this is a disgusting quest

I am 13 months post-op and have very bad gas! I am driving my family out of the house and car. It is getting to the point of not being funny anymore. I have reached my goal weight and my mom seems to think it may be the types of foods I am eating. It is extremely bad. Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me and am I doomed to a life of being able to clear a room!    — [Anonymous] (posted on July 18, 2000)

July 18, 2000
I have a distal gastric bypass, so yes, I can clear a room. A BIG room! But things that aggravate it are milk products (not cheese, just those containing lactose, usually), sugar and for some, fats. You can delete the milk & sugars first, that's the easiest. THEN, you can check out special antibiotics that help control the bacteria in the colon.
   — vitalady

July 18, 2000
I would say that it is your diet. Alot of foods will cause gas, just a few would be beans, brocilli,cabbage, and of coarse milk, and ice cream, also radishes give me horrible gas. open proximal RNY July 7th...20lbs gone forever
   — STAR W.

July 18, 2000
Hi, Try using some beano. I occasionally have the same problem but it comes and goes. I am constipated alot, too so I think that has something to do with it. Hope this helps!
   — Laura P.

July 19, 2000
I have the problem at work. Having my own office doesn't even help, but thank God I am not in a cubicle! Fortunately, I have very understanding co-workers and a big can of airspray. Meanwhile, what has worked to help control some of the smell is eating kefir, the 'good' yogurt, chlorophyll tablets, and double doses of Gas-X, which, unfortunately, doesn't come in suppository form...Fondly, Merri, who cannot wait to known longer be known as the fat girl who farts alot...
   — merri B.

July 19, 2000
I thought it necessary to post so those reading this question and its answers would know that this is not a side-effect to the surgery for everyone. I had open RNY on 4/4/00 and have not had a problem with gas - however, its a trade-0ff cause my hair is falling out like mad! LOL
   — Cindy H.

July 19, 2000
I don't have ANY gas, and think that is odd as I hear that is a common complaint. I was wondering if you drink carbonated beverages?? I don't drink any and wonder if that is why I don't (not that I am complaining)
   — ZZ S.