Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 After about six years now of watching BFLers, I can tell you that the gas clouds tend to disperse after the first week or two. :-) The higher protein, higher fiber diet does a number on most people's digestive tract the first week. It's not a problem specific to Myoplex. People can experience the same gas problem from any protein powder, broccoli, cabbage, beans, oats, eggs, bars, etc. Once you get used to the protein and the fiber, the situation won't be... as deadly. LOL On 3/7/06, snackcakegirl <snackcakegirl@...> wrote: > I bought a 40 pack box of shakes which should have read " Warning, > Achtung, Danger...you are about to injest a Gas BOMB " on the > outside...I spent a lot of money on these, it is Myoplex and I just > use half of one packet to make a shake (Myoplex Lite would have been > much more expensive). > > I feel absolutely horrible after drinking one, it is the kind of gas > that is painful AND embarrassing if you catch my drift. Any ideas? I > can't imagine taking GasX will touch what happens to my body after > consuming one of these shakes, I may have to sell these! > > Any suggestions? Will my body eventually adjust to whatever science > experiment is happening on the inside of my body? > > Thanks > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 In 12 years of marriage, I have NEVER farted in front of my husband until a couple of weeks ago. I was mortified, he was tickled half to death...we've become closer. ) Those protein shakes and extra veggies are killer. > > I bought a 40 pack box of shakes which should have read " Warning, > > Achtung, Danger...you are about to injest a Gas BOMB " on the > > outside...I spent a lot of money on these, it is Myoplex and I just > > use half of one packet to make a shake (Myoplex Lite would have been > > much more expensive). > > > > I feel absolutely horrible after drinking one, it is the kind of gas > > that is painful AND embarrassing if you catch my drift. Any ideas? I > > can't imagine taking GasX will touch what happens to my body after > > consuming one of these shakes, I may have to sell these! > > > > Any suggestions? Will my body eventually adjust to whatever science > > experiment is happening on the inside of my body? > > > > Thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Oh, I know what you mean... I do try to avoid farting around my husband, but it does happen. On the other hand... men seem to have no problem farting at all!! Ugh. Lucky me, my brother's farting has made my husband's look good... ugh! Leah S On 3/7/06, rebekkerr2003 <rebekkerr2003@...> wrote: > > In 12 years of marriage, I have NEVER farted in front of my husband > until a couple of weeks ago. I was mortified, he was tickled half > to death...we've become closer. ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 LOL...I tried blaming it on the cat, but it didn't work. ;O) > > > > In 12 years of marriage, I have NEVER farted in front of my husband > > until a couple of weeks ago. I was mortified, he was tickled half > > to death...we've become closer. ) > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Hi Rosie, This is Dee from Tampa. Sorry but I can not answer your question but I would like to say hi. I was banded on June 8th. Dee DOB 06/08/06 312/293/283/125 Tampa FL In a message dated 6/16/2006 7:48:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, goldensash2003@... writes: I was wondering if someone can tell me what causes gas after lapband? Is it due to eating too fast, or drinking too fast? I double over in pain many times and I know its gas because I hear it gurgling in my stomach, I want to prevent it, but not sure what is causing it, I'm starting to think it might be from drinking too fast or taking gulps that are too big. Can this be the reason? I tried drinking out of a straw today and sipping less amounts, and I didn't get any gas pains. Anybody can shed some light?ThanksRosieMiami, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Rosie, You are doing the correct things, this is what the doctor recommends, drink from a straw and go slowly. There will also be certain foods that cause this more, just be aware and you will figure it out. When you are hungry taking big gulps ( which take in air) helps but if the air is painful take small drinks... Ninaimdeelightful@... wrote: Hi Rosie, This is Dee from Tampa. Sorry but I can not answer your question but I would like to say hi. I was banded on June 8th. Dee DOB 06/08/06 312/293/283/125 Tampa FL In a message dated 6/16/2006 7:48:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, goldensash2003@... writes: I was wondering if someone can tell me what causes gas after lapband? Is it due to eating too fast, or drinking too fast? I double over in pain many times and I know its gas because I hear it gurgling in my stomach, I want to prevent it, but not sure what is causing it, I'm starting to think it might be from drinking too fast or taking gulps that are too big. Can this be the reason? I tried drinking out of a straw today and sipping less amounts, and I didn't get any gas pains. Anybody can shed some light?ThanksRosieMiami, FL Nina Eguia Patient Coordinator, Dr Aceves888 344 3916 , 619-962-8142nina_eguia@... Ring'em or ping'em. Make PC-to-phone calls as low as 1¢/min with Messenger with Voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Hi Dee, I have been reading your posts and Im so glad you are doing so well. As well as you are doing, it gets better with each passing day, and the liquid diet part will fly by before you know it so hang in there girl....it'll all be worth it. Take good care of yourself...Rosie > > > Hi Rosie, > > This is Dee from Tampa. Sorry but I can not answer your question but I > would like to say hi. I was banded on June 8th. > > Dee > DOB 06/08/06 > 312/293/283/125 > Tampa FL > > In a message dated 6/16/2006 7:48:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, > goldensash2003@... writes: > > > > > I was wondering if someone can tell me what causes gas after lapband? > Is it due to eating too fast, or drinking too fast? I double over in > pain many times and I know its gas because I hear it gurgling in my > stomach, I want to prevent it, but not sure what is causing it, I'm > starting to think it might be from drinking too fast or taking gulps > that are too big. Can this be the reason? I tried drinking out of a > straw today and sipping less amounts, and I didn't get any gas pains. > Anybody can shed some light? > > Thanks > Rosie > Miami, FL > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 In a message dated 9/7/06 5:57:46 PM, bayabas76@... writes: Is Spiro also known to factor in producing too much gas? I have experimented taking no solid food in a 24 hr period to check if it was due to my food intake, but still the gas is there. All I can say is that at high doses-say 400 mg per day some pts will complain of "upset stomach" and loose BMs. Not been systematically evaluated. One of aldo's functions is to pump salt and water from the gut into the body. If seems reasonable to suggest that when aldo is blocked there will be more salt and water in stool which would mean more runs. May your pressure be low! C.E. Grim, B.S., M.S., M.D. Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the Physiology and History of Survival During Hard Times and Heart Disease today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 movement - walking helps to get the gas moving out! Hope that helps. Talbot, RD Rocky Mountain Surgical Weight Loss Center > > Any suggestions for patients with gas in the fist few weeks after RNY? > thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 sue,the main thing that helps with the gas is bismuth. that is I think the main ingredient in devrom.( I did the devrom) & it helps, but the only way it is really effective is if you take it right before or during every time you eat anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pepto bismols main ingredient is bismuth, but again , you must take a swig before or during ingestion of food. I have been reading the posts for 5 yrs re: this gas problem & I've heard of no easy cure. so get a flask, fill with pepto bismol & swig often & right before your bed time.. taking pepto is in the manual & wont hurt you at all ( taste is gaggy tho) let me know if it helps. mary in Missouri _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 10:20 AM Subject: Gas Hey everyone, I am about 5 months, almost 6 months post op and I still have lots of problems with terrible gas. The problem is it's become an issue with me and my co-workers. 2 people have mentioned it to me now. I explain to them that it's a medical condition and a side effect brought about by the surgery. I also try and explain to them that there is little I can do about it. I did try Devrom briefly, but perhaps I should try it again and give it a longer trial. I even talked with Dr. R about this. His recommedation was to keep a food diary and send it to him, that probably what I was eating was the culprit. Ok so it know it sounds silly, but sometimes I do eat the wrong things still ( more often than I'd like to admit ), and I guess I still have that old dieters mentality about feeling guilty when I eat the wrong thing. The long and the short of it is, I started keeping the food diary and got so discouraged...I quit it, and never did send it in. I dont know what to say to the people at work. I say I'm sorry and that I sometimes just cant help the gas. Part of me feels angry though too because I feel that they're discriminating against me for a medical condition. And hey, these are other nurses I'm working with, and I just feel that they should have a little more understanding. I've considered bringing up to my boss, but I just dont know. It is upsetting to me, and apparently upsetting to them. They act as if this is some simple thing that I could solve if I wanted to. I'm glad for the weight loss I've experienced, but somewhat resigned to the unpleasant side effects of the surgery. Any help, thoughts or input would be appreciated. Sue ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/535 - Release Date: 11/15/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 11/16/2006, sueshearts@... writes: <<...I also try and explain to them that there is little I can do about it. I did try Devrom briefly, but perhaps I should try it again and give it a longer trial. I even talked with Dr. R about this. His recommedation was to keep a food diary and send it to him, that probably what I was eating was the culprit. Ok so it know it sounds silly, but sometimes I do eat the wrong things still ( more often than I'd like to admit ), and I guess I still have that old dieters mentality about feeling guilty when I eat the wrong thing. The long and the short of it is, I started keeping the food diary and got so discouraged.when I eat the wrong thing. The long and th>> Sadly enough, for me, it is EXACTLY what I eat that can cause the embarrassment. No such thing as being a " closet eater " anymore...it all reveals itself somehow! Being a Barber/stylist, with little room to run and hide from clients during services, every morsel counts - and we often don't even get 5 minutes to sit to eat anything...much less of nutritional value. Nothing white - no bread, rice, pasta, or anything made with sugar. It may not be your answer, but it is mine. Devrom, parsley supplements, etc...no internal deodorizers worked for me. Even external deodorizers (ie: Ozium) couldn't control the wallpaper peeling stenches sometimes. Like a fellow MGBer once told me... " it's ALL in what you eat " . I have found that to be true. Best regards, Patty Arthur 5'3 " , 253/144/??? 8/25/03, MGB, Stsvl, Drs. R & Chery *** please choose your Plastic Surgeon wisely *** Avoid costly mistakes and make sure that they SPECIALIZE in WLS patients !!! *** 12/2/04, TT & BA: 5/31/05, Arm tuck, donut lift, TT rev, Legs lipo: 8/25/05, Thighs: Chlt, Dr.P.Tucker 8/16/06, *corrections* to legs, Mastopexy w/implant removal: Chlt, Dr. S. Don 11/6/06, *correction replacement* of breast implants (AWESOME JOB)!: Chlt, Dr. S. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 I can understand how you feel. Work hasn't been a problem, but my family complains all the time. There are some real culprits in our diets. Have you noticed that you are lactose intolerant now? I never was before, but I sure am miserable now if I eat yogurt. A couple of months post-op I enjoyed a Dairy Queen soft-serve cone with no worries, but then when I tried it again a month or so later I spent a miserable night with TERRIBLE gas. How can a body produce that much gas and not cause you to just float up in the middle of the room?? A little cheese seems to be o.k., but if I overdo it, I'm hit with the gas thing again. Broccoli will do it, cabbage, cauliflower. . . these vegetables are so good for us, but so bad for our altered digestion. Try more fiber too, to keep the mail moving. Maybe a little aromatherapy in your work space too? Keep smiling-- :-) Kathy in VA 7/6/06 297/228 -------------- Original message -------------- From: " " <sueshearts@...> Hey everyone, I am about 5 months, almost 6 months post op and I still have lots of problems with terrible gas. The problem is it's become an issue with me and my co-workers. 2 people have mentioned it to me now. I explain to them that it's a medical condition and a side effect brought about by the surgery. I also try and explain to them that there is little I can do about it. I did try Devrom briefly, but perhaps I should try it again and give it a longer trial. I even talked with Dr. R about this. His recommedation was to keep a food diary and send it to him, that probably what I was eating was the culprit. Ok so it know it sounds silly, but sometimes I do eat the wrong things still ( more often than I'd like to admit ), and I guess I still have that old dieters mentality about feeling guilty when I eat the wrong thing. The long and the short of it is, I started keeping the food diary and got so discouraged...I quit it, and never did send it in. I dont know what to say to the people at work. I say I'm sorry and that I sometimes just cant help the gas. Part of me feels angry though too because I feel that they're discriminating against me for a medical condition. And hey, these are other nurses I'm working with, and I just feel that they should have a little more understanding. I've considered bringing up to my boss, but I just dont know. It is upsetting to me, and apparently upsetting to them. They act as if this is some simple thing that I could solve if I wanted to. I'm glad for the weight loss I've experienced, but somewhat resigned to the unpleasant side effects of the surgery. Any help, thoughts or input would be appreciated. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hi Sue. I feel for you, although my problem with gas is getting less now at 4 months out. I am more diligent about eating the right things now and that does help. I am also a nurse but I have the perfect post MGB job. I work in an endoscopy unit and we do tons of colonoscopies. Most of the time our patients are asleep. I can blame it on them and no one questions it!! ;-) Shellie - Kansas RN > > Hey everyone, > > I am about 5 months, almost 6 months post op and I still have lots > of problems with terrible gas. The problem is it's become an issue > with me and my co-workers. 2 people have mentioned it to me now. I > explain to them that it's a medical condition and a side effect > brought about by the surgery. I also try and explain to them that > there is little I can do about it. I did try Devrom briefly, but > perhaps I should try it again and give it a longer trial. I even > talked with Dr. R about this. His recommedation was to keep a food > diary and send it to him, that probably what I was eating was the > culprit. Ok so it know it sounds silly, but sometimes I do eat the > wrong things still ( more often than I'd like to admit ), and I > guess I still have that old dieters mentality about feeling guilty > when I eat the wrong thing. The long and the short of it is, I > started keeping the food diary and got so discouraged...I quit it, > and never did send it in. > I dont know what to say to the people at work. I say I'm sorry and > that I sometimes just cant help the gas. Part of me feels angry > though too because I feel that they're discriminating against me for > a medical condition. And hey, these are other nurses I'm working > with, and I just feel that they should have a little more > understanding. I've considered bringing up to my boss, but I just > dont know. It is upsetting to me, and apparently upsetting to them. > They act as if this is some simple thing that I could solve if I > wanted to. I'm glad for the weight loss I've experienced, but > somewhat resigned to the unpleasant side effects of the surgery. > Any help, thoughts or input would be appreciated. > > Sue > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 --I have found the following to be helpful r/t stinky gas: 1) check ingredients in prepared foods--high fructose corn syrup, which is added to lots of things, really causes alot of bloating and stinky gas 2) stay away from sugar and sugary things 3) stay away from " white " things--white potatoes, biscuits, white rice, etc.-- 4) make sure your bowels are emptying well--I have to be sure I eat plenty of fat in my diet, and I use Citrucel tablets (2 three times/day with meals) with lots of water when I take them. 5) I take Chlorophyll tablets--2 three times/day 6) Alot of foods that say they are sugar-free have other additives that can cause problems such as mannitol--I try to find things with Splenda or Nutrasweet 7) Continue to take Devrom with meals. Hope this helps! Sara 10/16/02 -------------- Original message -------------- From: " " <sueshearts@...> Hey everyone, I am about 5 months, almost 6 months post op and I still have lots of problems with terrible gas. The problem is it's become an issue with me and my co-workers. 2 people have mentioned it to me now. I explain to them that it's a medical condition and a side effect brought about by the surgery. I also try and explain to them that there is little I can do about it. I did try Devrom briefly, but perhaps I should try it again and give it a longer trial. I even talked with Dr. R about this. His recommedation was to keep a food diary and send it to him, that probably what I was eating was the culprit. Ok so it know it sounds silly, but sometimes I do eat the wrong things still ( more often than I'd like to admit ), and I guess I still have that old dieters mentality about feeling guilty when I eat the wrong thing. The long and the short of it is, I started keeping the food diary and got so discouraged...I quit it, and never did send it in. I dont know what to say to the people at work. I say I'm sorry and that I sometimes just cant help the gas. Part of me feels angry though too because I feel that they're discriminating against me for a medical condition. And hey, these are other nurses I'm working with, and I just feel that they should have a little more understanding. I've considered bringing up to my boss, but I just dont know. It is upsetting to me, and apparently upsetting to them. They act as if this is some simple thing that I could solve if I wanted to. I'm glad for the weight loss I've experienced, but somewhat resigned to the unpleasant side effects of the surgery. Any help, thoughts or input would be appreciated. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Pepto comes in pill form so you don't have to 'swig' :-) -- Gas Hey everyone, I am about 5 months, almost 6 months post op and I still have lots of problems with terrible gas. The problem is it's become an issue with me and my co-workers. 2 people have mentioned it to me now. I explain to them that it's a medical condition and a side effect brought about by the surgery. I also try and explain to them that there is little I can do about it. I did try Devrom briefly, but perhaps I should try it again and give it a longer trial. I even talked with Dr. R about this. His recommedation was to keep a food diary and send it to him, that probably what I was eating was the culprit. Ok so it know it sounds silly, but sometimes I do eat the wrong things still ( more often than I'd like to admit ), and I guess I still have that old dieters mentality about feeling guilty when I eat the wrong thing. The long and the short of it is, I started keeping the food diary and got so discouraged...I quit it, and never did send it in. I dont know what to say to the people at work. I say I'm sorry and that I sometimes just cant help the gas. Part of me feels angry though too because I feel that they're discriminating against me for a medical condition. And hey, these are other nurses I'm working with, and I just feel that they should have a little more understanding. I've considered bringing up to my boss, but I just dont know. It is upsetting to me, and apparently upsetting to them. They act as if this is some simple thing that I could solve if I wanted to. I'm glad for the weight loss I've experienced, but somewhat resigned to the unpleasant side effects of the surgery. Any help, thoughts or input would be appreciated. Sue ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/535 - Release Date: 11/15/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Sue, I know its hard, but cut out the white carbs and the sweets and it will get better I promise! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Dont get me wrong I still sneak some of those white carbs and sweets in, but I only do it on the weekends or at night, when the only person who has to suffer is me and or my husband! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hi Sue, Gas does continue to be a problem but I find if I eat fewer carbs it isn't as bad. If things get really bad they do sell activated charcoal panties and cushions. I am not kidding. For colostomy patients they recommend strong mints like altoids to decrease the odor of the gas in their colostomy bag. I would rather stink than be unhealthy any day. I always tell my patients that there were advantages to wearing the big crinololines and skirts because we could let it rip and noone would know. Have a good day, Pam --- mkientz <mkientz@...> wrote: > sue,the main thing that helps with the gas is > bismuth. that is I think the main > ingredient in devrom.( I did the devrom) & it helps, > but the only way it is > really effective is if you take it right before or > during every time you eat > anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pepto bismols main > ingredient is bismuth, but again , > you must take a swig before or during ingestion of > food. I have been reading the > posts for 5 yrs re: this gas problem & I've heard of > no easy cure. so get a > flask, fill with pepto bismol & swig often & right > before your bed time.. > taking pepto is in the manual & wont hurt you at all > ( taste is gaggy tho) let > me know if it helps. mary in Missouri > > _____ > > From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf > Of > Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 10:20 AM > > Subject: Gas > > > > Hey everyone, > > I am about 5 months, almost 6 months post op and I > still have lots > of problems with terrible gas. The problem is it's > become an issue > with me and my co-workers. 2 people have mentioned > it to me now. I > explain to them that it's a medical condition and a > side effect > brought about by the surgery. I also try and explain > to them that > there is little I can do about it. I did try Devrom > briefly, but > perhaps I should try it again and give it a longer > trial. I even > talked with Dr. R about this. His recommedation was > to keep a food > diary and send it to him, that probably what I was > eating was the > culprit. Ok so it know it sounds silly, but > sometimes I do eat the > wrong things still ( more often than I'd like to > admit ), and I > guess I still have that old dieters mentality about > feeling guilty > when I eat the wrong thing. The long and the short > of it is, I > started keeping the food diary and got so > discouraged...I quit it, > and never did send it in. > I dont know what to say to the people at work. I say > I'm sorry and > that I sometimes just cant help the gas. Part of me > feels angry > though too because I feel that they're > discriminating against me for > a medical condition. And hey, these are other nurses > I'm working > with, and I just feel that they should have a little > more > understanding. I've considered bringing up to my > boss, but I just > dont know. It is upsetting to me, and apparently > upsetting to them. > They act as if this is some simple thing that I > could solve if I > wanted to. I'm glad for the weight loss I've > experienced, but > somewhat resigned to the unpleasant side effects of > the surgery. > Any help, thoughts or input would be appreciated. > > Sue > > > > > > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/535 - > Release Date: 11/15/2006 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Sponsored Link Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. $420k for $1,399/mo. Calculate new payment! www.LowerMyBills.com/lre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hi Sue! I'm going to offer some practical help and then I'm going to fuss a bit. Devrom works for me in most instances, but there are some foods that will remain on the banned in public list for as long as it takes for the problem to self-correct. For me, sweets and fats are the worst triggers and will always be limited. Beans and cabbage are no threat here, eggs are questionable in the long term and limited now. I also use Gas-X Thins. It's like the breath mint strips that dissolve on your tongue. I think they work better because pills slide on through so fast that I question if they've dissolved at the source of the problem or just waved at the issue as they slipped on by. I burn matches. I don't care what Myth Busters decided - my staff say matches are better than Oust. It's not the flame burning the methane, though, it's the sulpher covering the smell - they tested the myth bass-ackward. Commencing the fuss. Consider this question - how much good would a piece of advanced medical equipment do if it was displayed in pristine condition in the corner of a diagnostic center, dusted twice a day, looked at often, but never put to it's purpose? Not much you say? Good point - A valuable tool sitting unused benefits no one. Same with your food diary, it's part of this tool for which we've paid $17,000 and you are cheating yourself of part of the value of your tool. Dr R is on our side and he won't chastise you. But chances are you have already spotted change that needs made - try making one, just one, and see if it helps. Choose something with multiple reasons to limit, not just gas. Like sweets and fats can cause dumping, diarrhea, nausea - that's four good reasons to pick one or the other and see if avoiding it for three days changes your olfactory profile. Fussing now finished, commencing encouragement: I remember an old quote from one or another of the many fat clubs I tried over the years. It was " The last fat we lose is between our ears. " I find it very true myself, the diet mentality and food guilt were particularly difficult for me. I used a lot of positive reinforcement as " self-talk " and other self-psych tools and it took about ten months to get comfortable with eating post-op. I found that " eating clean " took a lot of the guilt out of it, because I had no MGB Manual reason for chastising myself, and it helped to remind myself often that my best dieting had gotten me to 268 pounds. You are in the MGB honeymoon period, sort of a " free loss " phase that only lasts 12-24 months for most of us. Many post-ops have posted about the importance of forming our new healthy habits BEFORE the honeymoon is over, and frankly - farts are one of the ways we get reminded of what's good for us. Farts are the MGB policemen! EMBRACE THE FART - THE FART IS YOUR MGB FRIEND - LOL! Be well, be encouraged and keep us posted as you experiment with culprit foods and remedies. Tj > > > > > > Hey everyone, > > > > I am about 5 months, almost 6 months post op and I still have lots > > of problems with terrible gas. The problem is it's become an issue > > with me and my co-workers. 2 people have mentioned it to me now. > I > > explain to them that it's a medical condition and a side effect > > brought about by the surgery. I also try and explain to them that > > there is little I can do about it. I did try Devrom briefly, but > > perhaps I should try it again and give it a longer trial. I even > > talked with Dr. R about this. His recommedation was to keep a > food > > diary and send it to him, that probably what I was eating was the > > culprit. Ok so it know it sounds silly, but sometimes I do eat > the > > wrong things still ( more often than I'd like to admit ), and I > > guess I still have that old dieters mentality about feeling guilty > > when I eat the wrong thing. The long and the short of it is, I > > started keeping the food diary and got so discouraged...I quit it, > > and never did send it in. > > I dont know what to say to the people at work. I say I'm sorry > and > > that I sometimes just cant help the gas. Part of me feels angry > > though too because I feel that they're discriminating against me > for > > a medical condition. And hey, these are other nurses I'm working > > with, and I just feel that they should have a little more > > understanding. I've considered bringing up to my boss, but I just > > dont know. It is upsetting to me, and apparently upsetting to > them. > > They act as if this is some simple thing that I could solve if I > > wanted to. I'm glad for the weight loss I've experienced, but > > somewhat resigned to the unpleasant side effects of the surgery. > > Any help, thoughts or input would be appreciated. > > > > Sue > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 My two cents on the gas and fart issue: if I play, I pay (and so does everyone around me, unfortunately!!) I have found that when I cut out fat in my diet, I get constipated, so I don't cut fat. But when I cut out the " whites " (flour-based foods) and sugar, I do much, much better with respect to gas issues. Does that mean I always eat the right foods? Nope. But at least I know that if I eat poorly, I'll get gas. No mystery there. There's a new diet book out that basically says that if we simply cut out flour and sugar, we'll probably lose weight. In the case of MGBers, I'd add that we'd lose weight AND have less gas. Food for thought (pun intended). Joanie 5/25/04 Drs. Walsh and Rutledge >From: " Tj " <fairywebmother62905@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Gas >Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 14:50:10 -0000 > >Hi Sue! > >I'm going to offer some practical help and then I'm going to fuss a >bit. > >Devrom works for me in most instances, but there are some foods that >will remain on the banned in public list for as long as it takes for >the problem to self-correct. For me, sweets and fats are the worst >triggers and will always be limited. Beans and cabbage are no threat >here, eggs are questionable in the long term and limited now. > >I also use Gas-X Thins. It's like the breath mint strips that >dissolve on your tongue. I think they work better because pills slide >on through so fast that I question if they've dissolved at the source >of the problem or just waved at the issue as they slipped on by. > >I burn matches. I don't care what Myth Busters decided - my staff say >matches are better than Oust. It's not the flame burning the methane, >though, it's the sulpher covering the smell - they tested the myth >bass-ackward. > >Commencing the fuss. > >Consider this question - how much good would a piece of advanced >medical equipment do if it was displayed in pristine condition in the >corner of a diagnostic center, dusted twice a day, looked at often, >but never put to it's purpose? Not much you say? Good point - A >valuable tool sitting unused benefits no one. > >Same with your food diary, it's part of this tool for which we've >paid $17,000 and you are cheating yourself of part of the value of >your tool. Dr R is on our side and he won't chastise you. But chances >are you have already spotted change that needs made - try making one, >just one, and see if it helps. Choose something with multiple reasons >to limit, not just gas. Like sweets and fats can cause dumping, >diarrhea, nausea - that's four good reasons to pick one or the other >and see if avoiding it for three days changes your olfactory profile. > >Fussing now finished, commencing encouragement: > >I remember an old quote from one or another of the many fat clubs I >tried over the years. It was " The last fat we lose is between our >ears. " I find it very true myself, the diet mentality and food guilt >were particularly difficult for me. I used a lot of positive >reinforcement as " self-talk " and other self-psych tools and it took >about ten months to get comfortable with eating post-op. I found >that " eating clean " took a lot of the guilt out of it, because I had >no MGB Manual reason for chastising myself, and it helped to remind >myself often that my best dieting had gotten me to 268 pounds. > >You are in the MGB honeymoon period, sort of a " free loss " phase that >only lasts 12-24 months for most of us. Many post-ops have posted >about the importance of forming our new healthy habits BEFORE the >honeymoon is over, and frankly - farts are one of the ways we get >reminded of what's good for us. Farts are the MGB policemen! > >EMBRACE THE FART - THE FART IS YOUR MGB FRIEND - LOL! > >Be well, be encouraged and keep us posted as you experiment with >culprit foods and remedies. > >Tj > > > > > > > > > > > > Hey everyone, > > > > > > I am about 5 months, almost 6 months post op and I still have >lots > > > of problems with terrible gas. The problem is it's become an >issue > > > with me and my co-workers. 2 people have mentioned it to me >now. > > I > > > explain to them that it's a medical condition and a side effect > > > brought about by the surgery. I also try and explain to them >that > > > there is little I can do about it. I did try Devrom briefly, but > > > perhaps I should try it again and give it a longer trial. I even > > > talked with Dr. R about this. His recommedation was to keep a > > food > > > diary and send it to him, that probably what I was eating was the > > > culprit. Ok so it know it sounds silly, but sometimes I do eat > > the > > > wrong things still ( more often than I'd like to admit ), and I > > > guess I still have that old dieters mentality about feeling >guilty > > > when I eat the wrong thing. The long and the short of it is, I > > > started keeping the food diary and got so discouraged...I quit >it, > > > and never did send it in. > > > I dont know what to say to the people at work. I say I'm sorry > > and > > > that I sometimes just cant help the gas. Part of me feels angry > > > though too because I feel that they're discriminating against me > > for > > > a medical condition. And hey, these are other nurses I'm >working > > > with, and I just feel that they should have a little more > > > understanding. I've considered bringing up to my boss, but I >just > > > dont know. It is upsetting to me, and apparently upsetting to > > them. > > > They act as if this is some simple thing that I could solve if I > > > wanted to. I'm glad for the weight loss I've experienced, but > > > somewhat resigned to the unpleasant side effects of the surgery. > > > Any help, thoughts or input would be appreciated. > > > > > > Sue > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Talk now to your Hotmail contacts with Windows Live Messenger. http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwme0020000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://get.liv\ e.com/messenger/overview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 TJ I loved the last few lines in this. Hilarious! It made my day.and how true too. A BRAND NEW ME - THANKS TO THE MGB. Lucy in SC Dr Rutledge July 12, 2006 289 lbs pre-op 203 lbs today 86 lbs gone forever.! 6 foot bypass 42 minute surgery time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 TJ, THAT IS ABOUT THE BEST LINE I HAVE HEARD ON THE BOARD TO DATE!!!!! EMBRACE THE FART - THE FART IS YOUR MGB FRIEND - LOL! I love it.. I too am partial to the sweet tooth. and i am remined every time i cave in.. <fart> brannon hightower life changed on 8/03/05 started @ 388 Now @ 206 FELLING GREAT! > > > > > > Hey everyone, > > > > > > I am about 5 months, almost 6 months post op and I still have > lots > > > of problems with terrible gas. The problem is it's become an > issue > > > with me and my co-workers. 2 people have mentioned it to me > now. > > I > > > explain to them that it's a medical condition and a side effect > > > brought about by the surgery. I also try and explain to them > that > > > there is little I can do about it. I did try Devrom briefly, but > > > perhaps I should try it again and give it a longer trial. I even > > > talked with Dr. R about this. His recommedation was to keep a > > food > > > diary and send it to him, that probably what I was eating was the > > > culprit. Ok so it know it sounds silly, but sometimes I do eat > > the > > > wrong things still ( more often than I'd like to admit ), and I > > > guess I still have that old dieters mentality about feeling > guilty > > > when I eat the wrong thing. The long and the short of it is, I > > > started keeping the food diary and got so discouraged...I quit > it, > > > and never did send it in. > > > I dont know what to say to the people at work. I say I'm sorry > > and > > > that I sometimes just cant help the gas. Part of me feels angry > > > though too because I feel that they're discriminating against me > > for > > > a medical condition. And hey, these are other nurses I'm > working > > > with, and I just feel that they should have a little more > > > understanding. I've considered bringing up to my boss, but I > just > > > dont know. It is upsetting to me, and apparently upsetting to > > them. > > > They act as if this is some simple thing that I could solve if I > > > wanted to. I'm glad for the weight loss I've experienced, but > > > somewhat resigned to the unpleasant side effects of the surgery. > > > Any help, thoughts or input would be appreciated. > > > > > > Sue > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Hey steve, I was banded on 5/24 and never thought of weighing as much as the team, I am at the same bmi. Thanks for the visual, and I hope you get back up to par.. I never asked how long I was out, but like you going home the same day and trying to do oral meds for pain. that doen't even sound tastey or right. renoalaska <renoalaska@...> wrote: I had surgery 5/22/07 & I will be honest with everyone. I still have some gas pains in my lower stomach but I just went through SURGERY. I think recovery has a lot to do with your BMI. My BMI was 58 & the surgery took almost an hour & I was out an hour & 9 minutes which I believe is on the high end for this surgery but I weighed 426. I am sure I was more than a handfull when I was out since I probably weigh almost as much as the whole surgical team together. I can't imagine leaving the hospital the day of surgery like here in the U.S.. I am sure each day I will feel better. Will let everyone know.Steve Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos' Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Steve, Would you mind if I e-mail you privately? I have a couple of quick questions for you. joy4jane renoalaska <renoalaska@...> wrote: I had surgery 5/22/07 & I will be honest with everyone. I still have some gas pains in my lower stomach but I just went through SURGERY. I think recovery has a lot to do with your BMI. My BMI was 58 & the surgery took almost an hour & I was out an hour & 9 minutes which I believe is on the high end for this surgery but I weighed 426. I am sure I was more than a handfull when I was out since I probably weigh almost as much as the whole surgical team together. I can't imagine leaving the hospital the day of surgery like here in the U.S.. I am sure each day I will feel better. Will let everyone know.Steve Get the free toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 > Colleen, For me, after banding I was up and down the first ten days as far as pain. I would be fine one day and then miserable the next day. Allow your body to heal, if you need to rest, take a break. Be mindful to follow the post op diet. Following the post op diet really does help. It will get better really soon, I promise! Keep posting and let us know how you are. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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