Gas and “smells”

[MANDY2910 6]

Still pre-op but I am really worried about smelly gas and BM’s. I’ve heard it is a real problem. Maybe it is just my vanity but I don’t want to gross myself and everyone else out. Pretty sure I’d rather be fat. What is everyone’s experience with this and what are you doing, if anything, that helps

[catwoman7 10,843]

not that common with sleeve or bypass. Much more common with the DS.

for sleevers and bypassers, Constipation can be a chronic issue, though. A lot of us take Miralax, stool softeners, or magnesium tablets every day to stay on top of it.

[ShoppGirl 3,340]

I had sleeve and I haven’t noticed any difference in either. I did have issues with Constipation in the beginning but even that I was able to wean myself off of the Fiber as I got to normal serving sizes of things. Many people do have long term issues with constipation though and need to take something as preventative.

Edited September 17, 2022 by ShoppGirl

[The Greater Fool 1,932]

I can't say I've had a particular problem... Well, occasionally... but, never mind that.

But let's get real: There's a reason for the saying "Everyone's **** smells." You are the only one that thinks no one isn't already taken aback by walking into a restroom behind you.

Life does not begin and end at the restroom door.

Good luck,

Tek

[Arabesque 6,420]

It wasn’t a problem for me except in hospital after the surgery when I had a terrible diarrhoea experience but a lot of that was influenced by excess stomach acid, the extra strong laxatives they kept giving me & some blood etc. from the surgery itself.

You may notice the opposite - generally less farting & less smell (except when constipated or after taking a stool softener or laxative ☹️). Less sugar, fewer carbs, fewer/no carbonated drinks & general change of diet & eating habits help …well it did for me quite dramatically.

If it does worry you, you could try that personal stop poop smell spray - can’t remember the name of it (poo pourri??). Don’t know if it works.

[SleeverSk 617]

no difference 💩😀💩

[ShoppGirl 3,340]

8 hours ago, Arabesque said:

It wasn’t a problem for me except in hospital after the surgery when I had a terrible diarrhoea experience but a lot of that was influenced by excess stomach acid, the extra strong laxatives they kept giving me & some blood etc. from the surgery itself.

You may notice the opposite - generally less farting & less smell (except when constipated or after taking a stool softener or laxative ☹️). Less sugar, fewer carbs, fewer/no carbonated drinks & general change of diet & eating habits help …well it did for me quite dramatically.

If it does worry you, you could try that personal stop poop smell spray - can’t remember the name of it (poo pourri??). Don’t know if it works.

Ooh I have heard that poo pouri stuff works. I always just used matches (pre surgery) like if I stayed in a hotel with someone on business trip or when I used a single shared restroom in the office.

[SleeveToBypass2023 1,791]

I have the sleeve and I haven't noticed any difference from before the surgery. I just have to make sure if I haven't gone poo in 2 days, on day 3 I take something to get it moving. That's really it.

[Tomo 1,135]

Nope. No difference. You do go a lot less because you don't eat as much. Some get constipation.< br>

I have never heard of it being a problem except one YouTube blogger mentioned it. I didn't listen to her and went ahead with the surgery. Glad I did. It gave me pause like for 5 seconds lol.