Question:
What can I do about excessive gas?

I just had a revision done to my VGB. Since coming home from the hospital I have had excessive gas. What can I do about that? My pouch was not touched, just my intestines.    — Kay P. (posted on March 21, 2001)

March 21, 2001
Kay, You have had your plumbing rerouted. It has to find the way out. Try lying on your left side with a hot water bottle on your tummy. This may help. Also, I am not sure which diet you are following but beware of lactose!!! Best Wishes, Jeanne
   — mrs.qtip

March 21, 2001
Gas-X or Phazyme (spelling???) can help control excess gas ... kind of expensive, but worth it!
   — Lynn T.

March 21, 2001
Milk (which is sugar) and sugar and hidden sugars (like in applesauce, yogurt, real juices, fruits & other "health foods) can ferment in your new "arrangement". For some, excessive fats cause gas because we don't absorb them and they can rush on through. But I'd look first to milk & sugar products.
   — vitalady

March 23, 2001
I know how you feel at first if i even drink water i would get gas. Try walking moving around a bit and drink hot liquids it helped me alot.
   — felicia B.

March 27, 2003
Anytime I have surgery I take homeopathic tablets for gas. The OTC meds didn't help at all. I have my little bottle of white tabs ready for my surgery. But please check with your physician before taking.
   — Starrlina