Flatulence at a year post-op

[Keeponkeepinon 2]

I had gastric sleeve surgery about a year and a half ago. For the past year I have had constant seeping flatulence which has just about ruined my life. I've had every test there is and the docs can't help me. I eat low fodmap and have taken so many pills that haven't helped. Anyone having this same experience? It's suspicious that this all started after my surgery. Just trying to see if this is happening to others and if you've found any help.

[Neensyb 111]

17 minutes ago, Keeponkeepinon said:

I had gastric sleeve surgery about a year and a half ago. For the past year I have had constant seeping flatulence which has just about ruined my life. I've had every test there is and the docs can't help me. I eat low fodmap and have taken so many pills that haven't helped. Anyone having this same experience? It's suspicious that this all started after my surgery. Just trying to see if this is happening to others and if you've found any help.

Oh god, I am worried now. I am four weeks post surgery and have the longest loudest flatulence (that has no odour) and wondered when it might end. I'm interested to see the responses to your post.

[Keeponkeepinon 2]

Hopefully it subsides for you. I never had any gastric issues prior to this. I don't wish this on anyone. Wishing you well!

[Neensyb 111]

1 minute ago, Keeponkeepinon said:

Hopefully it subsides for you. I never had any gastric issues prior to this. I don't wish this on anyone. Wishing you well!

And you. I was fine before surgery.....have you been to a naturopath? Just a thought.....what is a standard days food plan for you? I was warned not to drink with a straw and to eat with a very small fork or teaspoon.

[catwoman7 10,937]

I wonder if it's something you're eating? Could even be something like an artificial sweetener (some people get G/I distress from them - or some of them). Or some kind of carb your body is having a hard time with? Or some kind of food intolerance?

[Keeponkeepinon 2]

Yes been down this path many months ago and still trying. I eat low fodmap ( it's very restrictive) but we are all coming to the conclusion that it isn't what I eat, but still trying. I had the results of all my tests over many months last week and am being referred to docs out of state at this point. I haven't tried a nature path yet due to trying other tests first. Just wondering if anyone else is having this happen.

[Arabesque 6,580]

So sorry you are experiencing this. Just a couple of other causes to consider. Were you on meds to control your weight or for weight loss in the past? Some of those can cause anal leakage. Also it can be a side effect when you’re older of Spina bifida occulta which many people have but don’t realise. (Mine was picked up three years ago when I was 52 & not at birth.)

Hope they can find a cause & solution soon.

[Prestonandme 107]

I have had markedly more flatulence than before surgery, and also have had new problems of repeatedly having to go to the bathroom all day (maybe seven or eight times a day) about three times a week. (Not pee). I had extensive examinations done and nothing abnormal was found.

[NovaLuna 710]

I only have that issue when I eat something with too much sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohol=terribly foul and persistent flatulence. Hope you're able to find what is triggering yours so you can avoid it.

Edited February 1, 2021 by NovaLuna
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