Tooting

seanseosamh
on 4/11/13 10:51 am

I think I may have asked for help a few months ago, but my problem persists.

I am tooting (farting) every day.  Thankfully, they are NOT clear the room, smelly ones.  It is just exceedingly embarrassing to cross the room and make audible noise several times a day.  In a noisy room, I just blast away.

What I have tried:  Beano...no effect.  Taking a daily pro-biotic pill...not much effect.  Some days it seems it  is positive.  Most days it is as bad as ever.  For a pre-existing condition, I have taken omeprazole (generic Prilosec) for 4 to 5 years.  This problem did NOT exist pre-surgery.

My progress has slowed 10 months post-surgery.  While I am happy to have lost nearly 80-81 pounds, my problem continues.  It has been my constant complaint with my post-surgical visits.  The weak solutions above have been offered.  Not working.  It is not my total problem, but I DO NOT want to go on this way.  HELP!

 

slashes
on 4/11/13 11:02 am

Yikes. What does your doctor tell you? Wish I had answers for you. Could it be something you are eating?

 
  

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poet_kelly
on 4/11/13 11:04 am - OH

What does your doc suggest?  Have you tried Devrom?

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Mary Catherine
on 4/11/13 11:50 am

Just bend over for a about 30 seconds with your head at about the level of your knees.  I either tie my shoes or adjust my socks or pants.  The gas disappears magically with no noise and no smell.  I would have saved myself a lot of embarrassment if I knew this five years ago.

hop2bthin
on 4/11/13 2:46 pm - Florence, AL

i HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM SINCE SURGERY. IT WASN'T THAT BAD AT FIRST BUT AFTER I STARTED EATING NORMAL FOOD I HAVE GAS ALL THE TIME & SOMETIMES IT IS LOUND & SMELLS TERRIBLE (TMI) I USE GAS X IT SEEMS TO HELP ME MORE THAN OTHERS. I HOPE IT GETS BETTER FOR YOU.

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seanseosamh
on 4/11/13 11:47 pm

Thanks for the suggestions.

Never heard of Devrom, but will check it out.

It was the surgeon who suggested Beano and a pro-biotic pill.

Laura in Texas
on 4/12/13 1:04 am

I know people who have had relief watching their carbs and taking probiotics.

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