Wind and stool problems post op

[Gym 0]

Had my bypass 2017 and ever since I've had problems with wind and bowl movements. They are offensive, often loose and you have to spend ages just flushing the toilet to make them go down. The wind is also uncontrollable, it's embarrassing. Has anyone else found the same and found anything that works.

[summerseeker 1,852]

It sounds as if you may need a little fibre in your diet. Try whole grains like barley and oats, Beans like chick peas, lentils and edamame. { there are thousands of beans and grains} Fruits and vegetables. Alternatively ask at the pharmacist if there is a supplement you can take. You can take charcoal tablets for the wind. I hope you get relief soon.

[LilaNicole20 250]

Incorporate yogurt or a strong probiotic for the wind.

[LilaNicole20 250]

Charcoal is not good for all the supplements you need to take. Do not take charcoal unless recommended by your physician. It is adsorptive and will pull all the Vitamins and minerals along with whatever else.

[catwoman7 10,867]

it's a lot more common to have issues with Constipation than diarrhea, although I've seen a handful of posts like this before. I wonder if it's some kind of food intolerance? Like to some artificial sweetener?

[GradyCat 3,692]

That's interesting. No, I had sleeve in 2018 and no issues with pooping or odor.

[learn2cook 492]

I agree with catwoman7, maybe some lactose intolerance?

[Arabesque 6,486]

Lactose intolerance can cause excessive wind & foul odours so I agree it’s something worth exploring.

Have you ever spoken to your surgeon about this because it isn’t a common experience. If not, i think it is something you need to seek medical help with from a someone who specialises in gastroenterology like your surgeon.

Hope they can find some answers & a solution.

[Jue 73]

I'm having the same problem with the wind and bad odour its embarassing I take charcoal tablets and they help and peppermint capsules and peppermint tea and they seem to help I waiting to see my dietician not seen anyone since the end of November so going to give the a call today

[Mona Ometuruwa 0]

I had a mini bypass in February and have had the same problem. Loose stools and gas. I find my odours revolting, as does my family. I think it may be related to what I eat. Recently I ate some fatty food on my birthday and the next day, I had diarrhoea and could barely make it to the toilet. It's so gross, and I feel your pain.

[Jue 73]

Try peppermint tea and peppermint oil capsules they do work