Beth Findley

I am a little over 3 years out after gastric bypass. No complications, I have reached my goal weight (within one year) and I am maintaining within 10 pounds of my original goal weight. For the past month, I have averaged 1200 calories, 114 grams Protein and 22 carbs per day. Additionally, I drink 8-12 cups of Water a day and exercise moderately. This is my question / concern: I am aware that gas, flatulence and gastric bypass go hand in hand but sometimes (even not near a meal time), I will go from a flat stomach to looking like I am 6-8 months pregnant. The pressure is very uncomfortable and I don't always have access to something like Gas-X. I do have some extra skin due to losing 140 pounds in 12 months. Has anyone had this kind of problem and if so, how have they dealt with it? I cannot afford a tummy tuck, so that isn't an option. Any comments and thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. Let me know if you need any further information to better respond to my concerns. Thank you, Beth