I was reading something on another forum where a lady was asking about all the things to expect from vsg. She mentioned "sharting" and said this:

"we may be prone to "sharting" after the surgery? (Um, for those who don't know, sharting is when you fart, but you actually do more than fart...)"

what the heck?? I've never heard this before. Is there truth to it?

I have to agree, never trust a fart LOL. I tried to trust my farts two times and both times I was sadly let down. So now if I have to pass gas I sit on the toilet that way I don't have to keep throwing my underwear away. In the hospital it happened once too, it was after the x-ray to check for leaks. No one in the hospital told me that I would be a pooptastic person, but I did read it online before the surgery. I still wasn't prepared for it. When it hits you, you better get a move on to the toilet. It's all funny now, but at the time I wasn't a happy camper. I left some "skeecher marks" as we call them in our family on my hospital gowns and sheets LOL.

The squirties were very bad during the clear liquid only phase, now that I am on Protein shakes it has gotten a lot better. I'm assuming as I eat more solid foods it will continue to get better. Just be prepared and always have extra undies on hand.

I'm so glad I found this thread. I'm one week post op and having many runs to the bathroom and one I didn't make it in time. I've been concerned that this stage will ever end. But it's nice to know all of you have had the same issue.

Once the liquid phase was complete, the sharts returned from whence they came! I haven't had any issues since the first 2-3 weekS.

Im over a year out abd that's never happened. BUT many years ago when I did the Atkins diet, it happened a few times!

Oh yes, take it from me, NEVER TRUST A FART!

I had an accident within a couple of days home from the hospital and promptly burst into tears, scaring my poor mom and hubby half to death. Lesson learned. It does go away but watch out in the early days.

Best wishes on your journey. I'm saving you a spot on the goalies bench. I've been here two years in March.

Lynda

I have had this happen several times now. It's normal. Just keep towels and carpet cleaner handy.