Ever since my surgery (November 6), I've had terrible gas. Not so much pain, but passing wind like crazy. Getting to be a little embarrassing. I thoguht maybe it's the increase in protein, but I didn't have this when I was doing the Atkins fad. Anybody else have this problem?

I'm not sure about why, but I will admit that I have had the same problem. I don't know why but I am greatful that it is nothing like the gas my mother has had ever since her gastric bypass surgery in 2002.

I don't know about you, but I have been able to hold it in until I can get some privacy.

It's horrible isn't it? I haven't tried beano yet because the pharmacist told me to take Gas X every morning. That stuff does nothing.

I think splenda causes gas. I notice that if I don't eat anything sugar free, I don't have as much gas.

It's really embarrassing and I am really tired of it!

I am so glad that it is not just me. My son and husband think it is funny, but I hate it. Nothing that I do makes a difference. How awful!

I have the same problem too. I never had this issue pre-band, but now it is out of control. I have to run to the restroom constantly.

Gas X does not help me. I am wondering if there is an RX the doctor can give for this?

It would be nice if there was. I had also tried the OTC medicines, but nothing seems to help. I had never had this problem either.

You are SO not alone!!!

I have had more burps then the gas issue...Anyone else have burps that could stop a bus??

I feel all of your pain. I was wondering if it was just me. It is horrible. It doesn't matter what i eat or what I drink. I live with my 2 sons and husband and I am worse than any of them.:huh2:

:huh2: ok, I am two days post-op and my problem is that I am not passing gas--just once or twice today. Instead I have burps that would power a bus!!! When will I start passing the gas? And is there a BM in my future? I am so glad I found this thread, it is pretty embarrassing otherwise.

After my surgery, it was over 1 1/2 weeks before I had a BW so don't worry it will come! :cursing: The burps are like a fermented burp and it is gross, and comes any time in the day, it is embarrassing when I am talking to a customer and then POW!!!!!!! THere it goes and it stinks to high heaven!!:huh2:

Oh my gosh, isn't it just horrible? I have locked myself in my room and not allowed my husband near me because of this horrible gas. Today I let one slip and my best friend told me that I could knock a buzzard off of a crap wagon. We laughed but it's so embarrassing. I have also opened my mouth to talk and a 10 second burp came out. I'm so close to burping Jingle Bells at this point it's not even funny.

I didn't have any gas pain after the surgery. But last week, I had PMS and I felt like a big parade balloon. Everytime I moved something came out somewhere. It's just so wrong on so many levels, in so many ways.

It's those Protein supplements. You can't put something that nasty in your body without it coming out 10x worse. Think about it.

has anyone tried Beano? Does anyone know if that stuff works?

I'm 2 days post-op. I've read that you should sip everything slowly!! I've had the same problem so embarrassing. :huh2:

this is so funny! Can't stop reading and laughing. I am 10 days post-op and not having problems passing gas, but man when I burp it is so gutteral it just kind of roll right out of my stomach out into the open. Never, ever could I have burped like this before. My husband has actually been impressed.

I haven't tried the Beano, but I do like the Gas X thin strips that you put right on your tongue, that helps with my burps and my guggerling and fits really nice in my purse and has a minty flavor..Anything at this point would help .. LOL!!!