How to Reduce Post-Banding Flatulence?

[Rachel412 116]

There is a Gas-X called Gas-X prevention that you take right before you eat a meal you think will cause gas. It seems to work really well. If I were you I'd just take it before every meal for a few days and then see if it's getting any better.

http://www.gas-x.com/products-prevention.shtml

[LapNYC 3]

I notice it when I drink using a straw. Just a thought.

[caaraa 0]

Try adding a squirt of lemon juice to your Water.< /p>

[chloes_countdown 1]

So true!! I was having the same problem - glad I'm not the only one

I was using Benefiber to help with the Constipation that also comes along with the band. Lets just say....there was a lot of noise but not a lot of action. if you know what I mean....

I tried some probiotic pearls. they are nice because they don't have to be refrigerated. within a day or two - i noticed the noise level dropped almost to nothing (just the occasional squeak) and other things started moving along more regularly. if you know what I mean.....

good luck!

cheers,

chloe

[ButterflyM 2]

Thank u THank u Thank u!!!! I'm still putting together my pre-op shopping list and LEMON juice & PROBIOTIC PEARLS are at the TOP! I'm also warning my boyfriend & apologizing in advance!!! ROFL

[faroutman 0]

Get rid of gas! Nonsense. Nothing feels better that breaking out the ole butt trumpet and ripping out a new tune. Good for the soul.

Thank u THank u Thank u!!!! I'm still putting together my pre-op shopping list and LEMON juice & PROBIOTIC PEARLS are at the TOP! I'm also warning my boyfriend & apologizing in advance!!! ROFL

[oldiebutgoodie2 11]

Try adding a squirt of lemon juice to your Water. It works wonders.

Wow! Never heard that! I'll try it! Thanks!

My PA says, also, that the flatulence is from all the Protein.

[oldiebutgoodie2 11]

Me, too. I've tried some of the pills, but I only got minimal help. The weird thing is that it doesn't seem to be related to anything I eat. It's pretty much constant. I will try the lemon juice. Any other ideas? I'm getting tired of being teased by my teenage sons! It's pretty bad when you can outfart an 18 year old boy!

Cindy

Super cograts on your amazing success!!

[curlygirly999 2]

Both of my parents who have had WLS, take activated charcoal pills. My mother suggested them to me when I told her about the gas issue post-surgery. I have yet to purchase them but she said they have really helped her. Hope this helps.