Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 " Very delicately put. Phyllis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 I have to admit that I notice gas with milk also - or " real " ice cream. I don't seem to notice it as much if I eat one of the sugar-free Blue Bunny bars. Last weekend went away with hubby for our anniversary (without the kids!) and had " real " ice cream twice - not a pretty sight/smell - but boy was it yummy! Not something I would do every day but great as a treat! in GA Re: Gas The worst thing for me and gas is milk. I guess I have developed lactose intolerance. Pat Eppler Gas Since there has been so much discussion on gas this morning I thought I would share what I have found produces the worst problems for me and that is carbs! I have found that if I eat potatoes (and I love baked potatoes!), etc. or something very saturated in carbs I will get gas including gas pains. I will be much more " aromatic " then too. For some reason popcorn doesn't affect me the same way. in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 The worst thing for me and gas is milk. I guess I have developed lactose intolerance. Pat Eppler Gas Since there has been so much discussion on gas this morning I thought I would share what I have found produces the worst problems for me and that is carbs! I have found that if I eat potatoes (and I love baked potatoes!), etc. or something very saturated in carbs I will get gas including gas pains. I will be much more " aromatic " then too. For some reason popcorn doesn't affect me the same way. in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2002 Report Share Posted July 31, 2002 , Have you looked into a referral to an endocronologist. Hypothyroidism for example can cause alternating bouts of constipation/diarrhea. You stated that she is under alot of stress and is working varying shifts, each of which can disrupts the bodies rhythm. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), T4 and T3 should be tested. It is not uncommon for TSH to be tested alone, but one can have normal TSH (produced by pituitary) with a low T3/T4. L. Bettendorf Portola Valley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2002 Report Share Posted July 31, 2002 , Have you looked into a referral to an endocronologist. Hypothyroidism for example can cause alternating bouts of constipation/diarrhea. You stated that she is under alot of stress and is working varying shifts, each of which can disrupts the bodies rhythm. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), T4 and T3 should be tested. It is not uncommon for TSH to be tested alone, but one can have normal TSH (produced by pituitary) with a low T3/T4. L. Bettendorf Portola Valley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 I've never heard that hypo or hyper-thyroidism may be responsible for a GI distress. The thyroid hormone's primary function is to regulate the temperature/metabolism of the body. However, I can see how hyperthyroidism might cause diarrhea, secondary to an infection (by increasing the temperature of the body, the stool in the large intenstine will become more liquid). Leon Gokhman, CPhT Houston, TX --- " L. Bettendorf " wrote: > , > > Have you looked into a referral to an > endocronologist. Hypothyroidism for > example can cause alternating bouts of > constipation/diarrhea. You stated > that she is under alot of stress and is working > varying shifts, each of > which can disrupts the bodies rhythm. > TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), T4 and T3 should > be tested. It is not > uncommon for TSH to be tested alone, but one can > have normal TSH (produced > by pituitary) with a low T3/T4. > > L. Bettendorf > Portola Valley > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 13:42:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: re:gas I've never heard that hypo or hyper-thyroidism may be responsible for a GI distress. The thyroid hormone's primary function is to regulate the temperature/metabolism of the body. However, I can see how hyperthyroidism might cause diarrhea, secondary to an infection (by increasing the temperature of the body, the stool in the large intenstine will become more liquid). Leon Gokhman, CPhT Houston, TX Here is a section of the following link: http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/thyroid/HypothyroidismHP.html The symptoms of hypothyroidism are mainly dependent on the amount of decrease in thyroid hormone and duration of time that the decrease has been present. For most patients, the symptoms are mild and can often be confused with other problems. The symptoms may include the following: fatigue and muscle swelling or cramps (mainly in the arms and legs) tingling in the fingers loss of equilibrium weight gain dry skin and cold intolerance yellow skin coarseness or loss of hair goiter (enlarged thyroid causing a lump in the neck) constipation hoarseness memory and mental impairment decreased concentration depression irregular or heavy menstruation infertility or miscarriages slowed heart rate myxedema: fluid infiltration of the tissues causing puffiness (mainly in the face) Here is another good link: http://www.hosppract.com/issues/1999/03/dmmmazz.htm Hyperthyroidism will typically have the opposite effects for a period of time. L. Bettendorf Portola Valley, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2003 Report Share Posted April 15, 2003 SUGAR makes me have gas. When I know I'll be in a social situation, I avoid all sugar and it REALLY helps cut down on the gas. I think it does get better over time, but it may just be that I'm more careful with food selection now. Good luck! Amy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Amy S. Poe Chief Operating Officer Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery Centers, LLC 904.215.8484 www.lapwls.com Gas Help! Does anyone have ideas as to how to minimize the gas. I'm becoming a social recluse after 3:00 in the afternoon. I've tried varying my food intake but nothing seems to help. Are there certain types of foods to avoid? Thanks for any ideas you can give me. Sara 10/16/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2003 Report Share Posted April 15, 2003 I'm in there with you! I only have problems with gas in the late evening after dinner and my husband just can believe what he hears! Does anyone have any suggestions? Suzanne 01/24/03 Gas > Help! Does anyone have ideas as to how to minimize the gas. I'm becoming a > social recluse after 3:00 in the afternoon. I've tried varying my food > intake but nothing seems to help. Are there certain types of foods to avoid? > Thanks for any ideas you can give me. Sara 10/16/02 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2003 Report Share Posted April 15, 2003 To minimize gas: decrease gas-forming foods (broccoli, cauliflower, salad, eggs, beans...), decrease processed foods (especially hot dogs!), try Gas-X. It varies with everyone! Hope this helps. Gas > Help! Does anyone have ideas as to how to minimize the gas. I'm becoming a > social recluse after 3:00 in the afternoon. I've tried varying my food > intake but nothing seems to help. Are there certain types of foods to avoid? > Thanks for any ideas you can give me. Sara 10/16/02 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2003 Report Share Posted April 16, 2003 Since you're only about 6 months out, I'm not sure there's much you can do about it. It gets better over time though, if that's any consolation. Pax, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2003 Report Share Posted April 16, 2003 i am almost three years post op and I still have this problem. It is embrassing and I have tried everything. Perhaps Dr..R. can tell you what would help. I have had to cancel social functions because of this problem. It is a big issue that is never mentioned as a side effect of weight loss surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2003 Report Share Posted April 16, 2003 I have found that the gas is related to the foods that I eat. For example, V-8 juice and eggs do not give me gas...Veggie soup, meats, cheese, fish do give me really bad gas. Try eating different foods and determine how long it takes you to have gas from them. Then test out different foods. One of my contacts said she could clear a room with her gas and I agree...even I have to leave. , Ph.D. 9836 Natick Road Burke, VA 22015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2003 Report Share Posted April 16, 2003 I get awful gas too. The biggest offender for me is sugar but also, eating too much in one sitting will get those gas bubbles going faster than anything. Safe foods in small quantities for me are proteins and veggies. Watch out for sugars in sauces like ketchup and other things if you determine that sugar is an offender for you... Good luck! in DC _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Yes, you have said it all concerning the gas issue. It is a BIGGIE and is an adjustment to make. I would have the surgery again however because of the health benefits. I just got a good report from my new Oncologists. NO CANCER ANYWHERE IN MY BODY! Thank you Lord for the MGB. Connie (Va) 4/11/02 238-143 size 8-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 , I am glad that you posted that! It has by far been the biggest problem for me as well. I think my husband is immune, as well. I know people say that love is blind, but with our husbands, what can we call it?????? Thanks for being honest! Holley Guffey 12/20/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 I have to agree. Whatever gas issues I have at times are diet controlled or caused and it is a lot of bad choices not just a normal diet of a regular day... I have never had the loose stools either other than if I have eaten really, really bad on a holiday where there were lots of bad choices and not just one here or there. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 , I can honestly say I don't think what you are experiencing is the " norm " for the MGB. Granted I think all of us have experienced some of it. I am almost 3 years post-op and even though I have had some smelly gas, stinky BM's from time to time. I can honestly say I have never experienced anything nearly as bad as you are describing. I work in a small office with several ladies and have no trouble at all. Hope it gets better for you. Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2003 Report Share Posted October 20, 2003 Have you added anything new (different brand etc..)? Are you doing anything differently? Throw out those " suppose to happen " ideas. You are different from everyone else on the planet. What was your diet like before? Help us to help you. http://www.foodforyourblood.com Gas Okay, I've been on the diet (religiously) now for a little over 7 weeks. And all of a sudden I've got huge gas problems. (thought that wasn't supposed to happen until the 3rd or 4th month - over achiever I guess) Intestines all twisted. I know someone posted some ideas on dealing with it, but I just can't find them. Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 Have you tried selzer water? Worked for me. --- > > Okay, I've been on the diet (religiously) now for a > little over 7 > weeks. And all of a sudden I've got huge gas > problems. (thought > that wasn't supposed to happen until the 3rd or 4th > month - over > achiever I guess) Intestines all twisted. I know > someone posted > some ideas on dealing with it, but I just can't find > them. > > Any help? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 Hi Katy, The first week after banding I had the same problem, but every day it gets better. I have almost no gas now, and then when I do it comes out pretty quickly with no pain. You can help yourself by taking Gas-X tabs, drinking lots of water, and walking walking walking. Good luck to you. Kerrie A 207/193.5/110 Dr. Ponce De Leon 9/4/04 In a message dated 9/16/2004 8:01:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, writes: I am one week post band.... Gas and pressure in my upper tummmy are an issue. I also hick-up and it HURTS! What is causing the gas and pressure? Please tell me it will go away or there are things I can do to prevent it. I told my doctor when I went for stitch removal they said it is normal...... but will it stop? Thanks, Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 In message <d4noi2+akrveGroups> you wrote: > One of my customers was drinking the tea and complained about it > giving her smelly gas. So she quit drinking it. Has anyone else had > this problem? How did you resolve it without quitting the tea? Hi Judy, I honestly believe you can only resolve this by adapting a new mind-set. All our family pass wind...merrily, cheerfully and as much as possibly secretly, practising the art of the 'innocent face'. As Schreck says, " Better out than in, I always say! " That movie should be compulsory viewing, helping the esoteric hyper-cultured types to come back to earth a bit. :-) I have noticed, that increasing my water intake downsizes the storm. Also, green tea seems to be the worst culprit (if you can call it that). The question is, is passing wind healthy or not? Many find, that eating food with lots of roughage e.g. dried fruit, which is very healthy, will also produce an ample supply of wind. Gleefully guilty on all charges;-) Margret:-) -- +---------------------------------------------------------------+ Minstrel@... www.therpc.f9.co.uk +---------------------------------------------------------------+ Life is what happens to you when you make other plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I had it before but I dident stop drinking the tea after a while the problem stopped jmb20346 <buhlj007@...> wrote: One of my customers was drinking the tea and complained about it giving her smelly gas. So she quit drinking it. Has anyone else had this problem? How did you resolve it without quitting the tea? Thanks, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 GAS I feel absolutely horrible after drinking one, it is the kind of gas that is painful AND embarrassing if you catch my drift. ............. No way do I want to catch your drift hehehehe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 I think it bothers some and not for others. I had problems with the protien powder for a while, and still do if I take to much in one day. I think it depends on what brand you are using. I bought some of the myoplex lite from another member for shipping cost, because she hated it. Turns out I love it and it doens't have the same effect the other protien powder did. So I think it comes down to the right brand of powder. If you really want to get rid of it, I would pay shipping cost for what you have left. I have a hard time buying it, so if you need to get rid of it let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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