The Gas Topic?

[trekker954 421]

I was just reading an article on WLS and gas. So I have a few questions for post op folks. Most of the threads here are all about the gas pains right after surgery and to walk, walk, walk. I got that.

I thought that was it, within a few days gas is no longer a problem. But then I read this article. It seems like WLS patients will have flatulence issues for their lifetime. And that it is often quite loud and often quite an odor.

I know its a touchy topic, but can someone be honest. Is all of this true, does it not get better. Do you have time to relocate so not to share your fart with everyone?

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I had it before surgery...I will continue to have it...I am alive!

[Miss Mac 6,261]

The less starch and sugar I eat, the less I fart. My worst culprits are cabbage, brussel sprouts, onion......that stuff. My sleeve relieved me of chronic diverticulitis and other gastro intestinal issues, so for me the situation is much better. I am more subject to old lady walking farts.

[otillie03103 123]

I fart much less since my RNY, I notice it increases if I eat more carbs and stuff I shouldn't be eating. Since I mostly stay on track I fart less and I think it smells less too.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

people fart, it's life

but personally I never had gas pains right after surgery. and I don't have any more gas than I did before surgery