Uncontrollable Gas
Does anybody have trouble with controlling passing gas? I seem to not
be able to control any gas, and am worried that this will be
permanent. I am about 5 months out, having had an RNY on Nov. 21. I
have lost about 80 pounds.
I read that I might need to cut out dairy, which is what I eat a lot
of, like yogurt and cottage cheese. Does this type of thing last a
long time, or will it pass (hee hee). Thanks for your help!
Ellie in Oregon
December 26th, 2005 at 10:52 am
Ellie in Oregon:
Seriously, it does get embarassing. I hope it gets
I replied to you directly and meant to include the group, so here
goes again (if I can remember what I said! :).
I’m 4 1/2 months out from surgery and also have uncontrollable gas.
And the odor is terrible! I seem to have the gas worse when I get in
bed at night, and my husband is going to make me start sleeping with
the dog!
better with time.
My surgeon mentioned at support group that the gas results from
malabsorbed fat. You mentioned dairy products, I don’t drink milk or
eat yogurt, becuase I’m trying to keep my sugar grams low, but I do
eat cheese and cottage cheese. So I don’t know if that could be a
cause.
Any longer term post ops that can help with this?
Michele
Open RNY 12/5/02
296/222/150 (lost 10% before surgery)