Question:
Everytime I eat, no matter the quantity, I become so bloated in my abdominal area.

I seem to go from a size 6 to looking 6 months preganant! It's so uncomfortable I hate to eat unless I'm wearing stretchy pants! Does anyone have a suggestion/remedy? Thanks a bunch!    — sgeisendorff (posted on July 15, 2004)

July 15, 2004
Call your surgeon, you may have a hernia/ I have a friend who had exactly those symptoms. Best to get checked out.
   — bob-haller

July 15, 2004
I have the same problem and I do have a hernia. But what is the relationship between feeling SOOOO full and the hernia?
   — Tammara D.

July 15, 2004
All I can say is I eat a lot of gas-x these days. I just seem to have more bloating issues than ever before and I feel like I am going to bust out of my skin. I usually feel better after the meds work.
   — zoedogcbr

July 15, 2004
Sadly I have the same problem,Starting about a year after my surgery.Ive tried going off milk,carbs,flour,EVERYTHING! So far I have had no good results. I am very sorry you are going through this.Its so uncomfortable.
   — Vel K.

July 15, 2004
I have the same issue. I'm still in my losing stage and when I drink and eat my tummy pokes out ans wells up. I look pregnant afterwards.
   — MarkietaKennedy

July 15, 2004
I am with Bob on this one - better safe than sorry. I have a girlfriend who had this problem twice, and both times it was a bowel obstruction-related problem. Hope that it is not, but you should find out for sure. Then run labs. Could be food intollerances, which is where my problems lie.
   — kultgirl

July 15, 2004
I had a hernia and I experienced the same feelings. My stomach looked huge and filled with gas. Gas X didnt help. I feel wonderful after the repair and I look much better. It was like gas was getting trapped
   — debmi

July 19, 2004
I have the same problem if you find a remedy let me know!
   — Monique R.