So, I'm officially a month and a half past my surgery date and on a regular diet. Does anyone else have frequent flatulence? It's really bad. Like, it seems that I'm trying to go to mars or something. I've got more boosters than a space shuttle. Is there anyway to tone it down or does it stay like that? Also, I can finally wear a seatbelt in my car, I couldn't do that before!

Unfortunately, it doesn't get a whole lot better. My stomach frequently sounds like it's possessed by a demon and trying to break free. Especially during quiet time or sexy time. Sometimes Gas-X helps, but more often than not, I just sound crazy.

Think it’s more common with bypass than sleeve though I recall a post a few years back & there was a mix of responses. Some frequent & loud. Some rare & quiet. Didn’t seem to matter which surgery in the first months post surgery.

Could be something you’re eating especially if it isn’t every day. Could be your body adapting to your altered digestive system & also your general change of diet.

I always remember an episode of Oprah when Dr Oz said every one farts even Oprah & the Queen. Lol! I believe the average is 13- 21 times a day. If you’re exceeding this maybe GasX may be worth exploring.

Personally, I can be both loud & frequent or rare & quiet. I take creons, a pancreatic enzyme, which are known to increase farting frequency so I blame that on the windy days.

I think everyone's going to be different in this case. I had RNY bypass and I was farty-as-heck up until maybe the first week of transitioning to soft-solids. I think in my case, part of it was recovery and part of it was my body re-stabilizing itself and getting used to new foods.

That said, on days that I have too much sweetener in my system or am trying a new food that doesn't sit as well with me, I certainly get 'windy'. And if there is a single bean in my food, I can guarantee gas.

So it may get better, and it may not. You may need a Gas-X type med, or you may just notice it's worse with certain foods. Either way, everyone poops and everyone farts. XD

(Just look at other people in an accusatory-way afterwards, shift that blame.)

i STILL fart and burp like a teenage boy...and im 5+ years out.

but its a little better than before....a little.

My boyfriend tells me that when I'm sleeping at night I am performing a symphony. LOL

May be we should all get that app the records how often you fart at night. We might be able to start our own bariatric tooting band. ?

On 5/28/2024 at 9:17 PM, Arabesque said:

May be we should all get that app the records how often you fart at night. We might be able to start our own bariatric tooting band. ?

??? omg that comment was literally EVERYTHING!!!!

I don't think it goes away, I am 9.5 months post op and I can rock the windows, my best friend is 4 years post op and she can inflate a hot air balloon, and she is smelly