john19508

Thank you, I am having additional blood tests for hormones- my copper transport is flawed and not being utilized. So next is a Fecal Copper Test to see if It is totally excreted. Prior 24 Copper Urine Test was negative. So where is it going? 30mg infusions, 5 days a week- Where is it??? Liver is very healthy, just is not processing Copper. So checking Sex Hormones and vit A is current plan. I had a Hickman (hanging portal) as I have had over 100 infusions and the skin and veins were hardening up.I am going to the big boys in Philly and possibly a Hepatologist and an Endocrinologist depending on my Test Results. I believe I am close to figuring out what's going on but will be scratching my a** again in looking for a solution.

The gas is probably from the carbs. Especially simple carbs, though complex carbs can cause it too. DS/SADI patients have altered small intestines and those shorter lengths digest carbs differently than the full length did pre-op. Things with sugars in them, like carbs, can cause gas to build up as part of the digestion process.
In addition to this, some people are sensitive to FODMAPS. That can happen with or without surgery. Onions are a huge FODMAP trigger food! Your gut may be reacting to these foods. You can try an elimination diet to see if it helps.
But really, cut the carbs if you want peace. DS/SADI patients need about 90-120 grams of protein (120 grams is ideal, or whatever it takes to keep your protein levels at 7 or above) about 100-150 grams of fat depending on the surgery, and ideally we keep carbs below 50 grams during active weight loss, some go below 30 grams. But even in maintenance, we need to watch the carbs if we want to avoid gas and other digestive issues.