kaylee5682 0 Posted October 7, 2010 (edited) Hi everyone, I received my band August 25. I am more of a lurker, not much of a typer. But here here is my embarrassing story. I have been having so much gas and I can't seem to control it. At work this week, I tooted in by boss's office twice. The first time it happened, it was loud and I knew it was heard so I started laughing and my boss and a co worker just laughed. It happened a second time but this time it was not as loud, but I Know my boss heard it but acted like she did not. The worst part is, it stunk so I left her office. Is anyone having the same problems? Edited October 7, 2010 by kaylee5682 re type Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kab1278 3 Posted October 7, 2010 I too have suffered the same thing. Sometimes it is so bad that I am even embarassed infront of my husband and go running to my bathroom to take care of it. I have found gas pills to work well, as long as I keep up on them. And Gas Ex has dissolveable strips if swallowing pills are a bother. But I just use 2 of the generic kind from my drug store and that helps. As far as your boss goes, if you are able, I'd ask to talk to her and explain you are currently dealing with a medical problem after surgery (does she know about the Band?) and one side effect is gas. Assure her you are trying to take care of things and you greatly appreciate her patience and understand during this difficult and embarassing time. Hope that helps. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetsyB 9 Posted October 7, 2010 Beano helps :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spoiltmom 44 Posted October 7, 2010 I've been taking a digestive enzyme that helps a TON with that. I got it at Walmart and it's like $8.00 for a month supply. Digestive Advantage Gas Defense Formula Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apples2 19 Posted October 7, 2010 Kaylee...I had major gas problems for the first nine months. I am two years out and all is well. Everything has leveled out. I tried a number of different anti-gas products. What seems to work best for me are charcoal tablets. The only time I take them now is b/4 I eat something I know is going to bother me (chili, brocolli, etc.). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaylee5682 0 Posted October 8, 2010 Thanks everyone for the advice. I went out and bought some gas-x. Let's hope it works! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spoiltmom 44 Posted October 8, 2010 Kaylee...I had major gas problems for the first nine months. I am two years out and all is well. Everything has leveled out. I tried a number of different anti-gas products. What seems to work best for me are charcoal tablets. The only time I take them now is b/4 I eat something I know is going to bother me (chili, brocolli, etc.). That is good to know! I was hoping the gas wouldn't last forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dm5201 1 Posted October 8, 2010 I too suffer from blowing out the pipes since being banded. I use GasX... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alilbittyna 0 Posted October 8, 2010 I have been burping a lot. I do have a lot of gas too, but I notice that it is mostly in the morning as I am waking up. Thank God my husband thinks it's funny and not gross!!! ; ) I have starting taking papaya enzyme and gasX chewables to assist. The burping happens at work, but I try to keep it real long and low so it doesnt just burst out and embarrass me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msdv 5 Posted October 8, 2010 I've had more gas since being banded than I've had in my whole life but I have noticed that it is a lot less than it was. I was sleeping with a can of air freshener next to my bed. :biggrin::blushing: I hope it stays that way but if not I do walk with Gas-X chewables in my bag and I have 2 big bottles of papaya enzyme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites