Question:
Whew! I can clear my intestines and a room!!!!!
What is this?!!! No one told me pre-operatively that the smell of your gas or bowel movement will be so strong a stench that it will clear a room. I can't even "ease out" gas like normal people because you can actually SMELL this one. I've even vomitted twice after smelling it. Can this be fixed? Will it ever go away? Please say Yes.... PLEASE!!! I am married and sometimes I can pass gas downstairs and my husband smells it upstairs. Sometimes he may be coming downstairs to hang out with me, but if I recently passed gas, it chokes him when he's coming downstairs and then he'll go back upstairs. I know this may sound comical, I'm even laughing some as I type, but it is really embarrassing and it makes me feel dejected. Please advise...... ANYBODY!!! — Poodie01 (posted on August 18, 2008)
August 18, 2008
Bad smelling gas is usually caused by sugar...You are eating too many
carbs. Do the 5 DPT and get rid of the carb monsster and you will be
AMAZED what it feels like to not have gas and that sugar actually causes
it. Try some probiotcs to help with this...of course though the more sugar
you eat the harder it is to ever get rid of the gas...Welcome to the RNY
carb monster...This is why it is named that...It's like ssomething from the
pits of hell'o live in your guts....Cut out the sugar and white carbs and
you get rid of the gas...Give it time though...take probiotics too ...they
are good bacteria that eat bad bacteria in your intestines that are fed by
carbs...It's cray what goes on inside of us....
— .Anita R.
August 18, 2008
I am 3 weeks post op and I am still stinking up the house :( I dont now how
long this will last, but I am really sick of hearing "It's
normal" This is by no means normal to me.
— poohisme2
August 18, 2008
I understand that there are drugs/chemicals you can take that wll make the
odor of the BMs and gas better. I felt like mine were really foul and all I
got was tons of good air freshener. About the time I invested in some large
quantity it all cleared up (~ 8 weeks or so out from WLS). It hasn't come
back and I am 8.5 months out. Good luck!
— jujuprof
August 18, 2008
OK< mom, after you read my answer, I am going be your best friend.
Check out DEVROM.COM. There is a fairly inexpensive pill you can take that
gets rid of the smell...not the gas...but the smell. It makes it easier,
especially on family if they know there is not nuclear waste to smell after
the thunder. I have not used it as I live alone and my cats don't
complain, and never had much gas with it anyway, but I heard about it at a
support meeting and the lady who told us about it was delirious with joy!
She said it started working within a day. Good luck. See? I'm your best
friend. Lyn
— SkinnyLynni2B
August 18, 2008
LOL
I had to respond to this question, it had me rolling in laughter. I haven't
had my surgery yet, I'm suppose to be getting a lapband done. Is all this
gas from having a lap band done? I hope not. :0)
Someone told me that drinking one tsp. of vanilla makes the gas smell
better. Not sure if it works but it might be worth a try... YIKES I sure
hope I don't get this gas you're talking about, I think my husband would
throw me out of the house. LOL
— Sheila L.
August 18, 2008
I am pre-op right now and I understand. Gas-X chewables has helped some.
I still have some gas but no where near as bad and it only last for a short
time after I eat.
— phyllismmay
August 18, 2008
Try "Digestive Advantage" brand, "Gas Defense Formula."
"helps stop intestinal gas before it starts."
It has Bacillus Coagulans, Inulin, and several other ingredients to provide
pro-biotics and "stuff" to the intestines and stomach to maintain
a healthy digestive system and prevent gas, bloating.... You take one or 2
tablets per day, just like you do your vitamins. It may take a week or two
to see results, but it does help. Also, as the other people here said;
carbohydrates/sugars will greatly increase gas. Try to avoid these foods
like the plague. Avoid foods that list "Sugar alcohols" in their
ingredients; sugar alcohols cause gas like you wouldn't believe! Sugar
alcohols are common in "sugar free" candies and chocolates.
— Gina S.
August 18, 2008
I have tears rolling down my face. I have actually made my husband mad
enough to pull the car over and try to push me out because of the smell.
Thank you so much for sharing in my joy. It's a great way to rid one of
their enemies.
— Breathin4him
August 18, 2008
This can be a common problem among post ops, but does not affect everyone
in the same way.Your digestive system has been "rearranged" and
this is probably the primary reason for your dilemma. This topic is
discussed at almost every support group I attend. I heartedly recommend you
or other post ops attend, as you'll learn so much. You'll also find others
who have similar experiences after surgery, and can gain insight on
solutions to these issues. I attend 3 support meetings per month, and find
them very beneficial to my wt loos process. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
August 18, 2008
This does happen and as a prior author wrote, Devrom should really help a
lot. Good luck to you.
Dawn
— DawnVic
August 18, 2008
I am not sure how far out you are, but as previous posters said... Devrom,
gas x strips and low carb/healthy carbs all help. I find it a good
deterent to eat healthy, especially at work. I am almost 2 years out. If
I eat chips or pretzels I have horrible gas!
— robinmarra
August 18, 2008
I use Devrom too. It is awesome!!! I am very gassy and was before the
surgery and am more so now. Devrom has saved my life :-)
— Ladysmilesmuch
August 18, 2008
I haven't had my surgery yet so can't be of much help...BUT...I wanted to
Thank YOU for making my day ~ I don't think I've ever laughed so hard so
early in the morning !! :-)) Thanks for "sharing" !!
— debz_58
August 18, 2008
the cause of my noxious fumes is when i eat too many carbs or high fat
foods. it was terrible before i would got myself back on track. my mother
would literally hold her head out the car window if i passed gas, it was
that bad. i've recently gotten myself back on track with my eating and
have regained control of my bowel movements (they were almost
uncontrollable), and the fumes have 100% dissappeared!! maybe you can
change how your eating for help. best of luck!!
— christielyons
August 18, 2008
My boyfriend calls me swamp ass. I dont smell but have alot of gas and I
asked the Dr about it and the gas is from your intestines being so short
and that will never go away. I am addicted to life savers. I eat them all
day and I am sorry I dont stink. So I ahve never heard of sugar making you
smell.
— Joanc
August 18, 2008
I smell your pain. I had this problem before I ever had the RNY. I have
IBS (irritable bowel syndrom) and my most distressing symptom is/was really
foul smelling gas, and more than "normal" amounts. It did come
to the point that I was feelling dejected and unloved, even though my
husband knew it was nothing I could control. By doing some research online
I learned that champignon mushrooms are known as an internal deoderizor and
I found some capsuls at a company called Natural Health Consultants. The
product is called Pro-M. These worked really phenomenally for me for
years. After surgery, the IBS and the accompanying gas were almost a
non-issue for about 10 months, then I got a infection in my belly-button
(droopy skin problem) and had to take anti-biotics. Anti-biotics are known
for disturbing the delicate balance of bacteria in the colon. I had to get
some of the Devroom to deal with the smell, took probiotics, ate yogurt,
tried to be careful of the carbs that turn to sugar, go easy on the cheese
(seems to be one of my IBS triggers) and things seem to be fairly well
under control again, altough I do have to pop one of the Devroom
occaisionally - like someone else said they do work fairly immediately. I
wish you "sweet winds" and smooth sailing.
— canim150
August 19, 2008
I'm sorry, but I have been doing nothing but laughing so hard I have tears
starting while reading this!! I have not had any surgery yet, but my MIL
had RNY 3 years ago, and her flatulence is so bad that she constantly
carries a bottle of Glade spray with her!! We went on a dinner train about
2 years ago with the inlaws, and after dinner, oh my goodness!, everyone
around us was holding their noses because of her!! This was before she was
carrying the spray. Anyways, I personally want to thank each and every one
of you that have suggested something for the smell!! You will save so many
people from embarrassement!!
— mommydragon2
August 19, 2008
hahahahahahaa this is so funny (for now) my husband has not had his
surgery yet. He is knowN at work as --gut rot --.
He waits till the shift changes to take his daily (*&$@$#%)
the crew sets outside and counts victim #1 victim#2 and so on as the guys
go in the BR to wash up to leave work. They
walk in and run out
. When he hears this it will make his day he'll be twice as deadly. Boy
oh boy I'm going to have to find a way to
spike his food with this devron. I love this forum so informative. thanks
for the for warning !!
— BJW12
August 20, 2008
I had surgery Monday, and i am now a one man band. My tummy has been
gurgling almost non-stop since I woke up this morning. Mine seems trapped
though. Hopefully nobody will be around when the monster lets loose!
— Deana P.
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