Something my surgeon or any of the docs NEVER warned me to expect was terrible smelling gas and poo It is really really bad. I am wondering if I am the only one, or if anyone has noticed this after the surgery. I am 5 months out and noticed this on day 2 I need to know if anyone here has had this problem and if you were able to STOP the stink. I am not really eating gas inducing foods. I just get gas bad sometimes. I will say that I don't get constipated, just the opposite. I usually go first thing in the morning no problem (except the stink).

I am not a potty mouth, just need help!

I don't but the only thing I can think of is to start probiotics. You can take a pill like Culturelle or start eating Activia yogurt everyday and see if that helps.

Gastric Bypass Surgery actually bypasses part of your intestines, shortening the digestion process. The resulting stool and gas is more stinky due to more undigested material which “ferments”. I keep Poo-pouri in my purse for outings/travel and have orange oil spray in all my restrooms at home!

Not to be rude but I think everyone's poo stinks whether they have had surgery or not...but the smelly gas does concern me..............

If I isn't Paying Rent, kick it Out! Of course right in the middle of Mass is not a Good Thing, but better to let it loose that STRAIN than to Hold it back and bear the PAIN.

Something my surgeon or any of the docs NEVER warned me to expect was terrible smelling gas and poo [emoji20] It is really really bad. I am wondering if I am the only one, or if anyone has noticed this after the surgery. I am 5 months out and noticed this on day 2 [emoji20] I need to know if anyone here has had this problem and if you were able to STOP the stink. I am not really eating gas inducing foods. I just get gas bad sometimes. I will say that I don't get constipated, just the opposite. I usually go first thing in the morning no problem (except the stink).
I am not a potty mouth, just need help!

I've never known poo to ever smell like roses lol

If I isn't Paying Rent, kick it Out! Of course right in the middle of Mass is not a Good Thing, but better to let it loose that STRAIN than to Hold it back and bear the PAIN.

Just excuse yourself to the restroom, why smell up everyone's day?

Yes! i'm having the same problem 6 months out , very stinky gas never had it until 3 weeks ago. very embracing not sure if taking a probiotic will help. I'm going to start though. Any info on what others did to help with it would be great! Thank C

Try chewable digestive enzymes and probiotics. I also think harder to digest foods and food sensitivities trigger it worse.

Just excuse yourself to the restroom, why smell up everyone's day?

Manners aren't what they used to be. My mom would always make us excuse ourselves to the bathroom.

8 minutes ago, nomorefattypatty said:

Manners aren't what they used to be. My mom would always make us excuse ourselves to the bathroom.

I might as well just live in the bathroom if that was the case. I'd never be able to sit at my desk and get work done!

I might as well just live in the bathroom if that was the case. I'd never be able to sit at my desk and get work done!

Try some gas relief medicine it worked for me, never knew what gas was til after the surgery!

Undigested fats cause loose and frequent bowel movements. These are often hard to control. You may have cramping, foul-smelling diarrhea, and lots of gas. Are you eating too much fat?

Something my surgeon or any of the docs NEVER warned me to expect was terrible smelling gas and poo [emoji20] It is really really bad. I am wondering if I am the only one, or if anyone has noticed this after the surgery. I am 5 months out and noticed this on day 2 [emoji20] I need to know if anyone here has had this problem and if you were able to STOP the stink. I am not really eating gas inducing foods. I just get gas bad sometimes. I will say that I don't get constipated, just the opposite. I usually go first thing in the morning no problem (except the stink).
I am not a potty mouth, just need help!

Oh trust me , my farts always smelled like death for 3 weeks post op and don't trust a fart when you feel it because a couple of times I shat myself .....

Try gas relief gelcaps or Beano anything beats smelling that in the whole office.

Honestly gas can be avoided, especially stinky gas. Excessive and stinky gas is a signal from your body that it has an intolerance to something that you are eating, and/or is not digesting it properly.

A. Figure out what foods are the worst offenders and avoid them

b. For minor offenders and harder to digest meals in general take digestive enzymes, they are a good addition to everyone’s routine anyway (I’m trying out a new chewable digestive enzyme)

c. If all else fails take a gas reliever... for me personally I like Hylands gas, it’s a sublingual homeopathic medication but for some reason it seems to work better. I’ve taken gas x and felt worse (likely an allergy to an ingredient)

better to go to the bathroom when you feel gassy than hold it in. But like I said even though we have altered digestive systems and yes poo will stink when it processes through the gut faster, that’s no reason for excessive gas. Or to just let loose and foul up everyone else’s day.

you can buy special underwear ... but better to look into the cause and preventing it first.

having digestive issues most of my life I know a bit too much on the subject of which I loathe.