trekker954 421 Posted January 5, 2016 I was just reading an article on WLS and gas. So I have a few questions for post op folks. Most of the threads here are all about the gas pains right after surgery and to walk, walk, walk. I got that. I thought that was it, within a few days gas is no longer a problem. But then I read this article. It seems like WLS patients will have flatulence issues for their lifetime. And that it is often quite loud and often quite an odor. I know its a touchy topic, but can someone be honest. Is all of this true, does it not get better. Do you have time to relocate so not to share your fart with everyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkgirl1234 761 Posted January 6, 2016 I had it before surgery...I will continue to have it...I am alive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted January 6, 2016 The less starch and sugar I eat, the less I fart. My worst culprits are cabbage, brussel sprouts, onion......that stuff. My sleeve relieved me of chronic diverticulitis and other gastro intestinal issues, so for me the situation is much better. I am more subject to old lady walking farts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otillie03103 123 Posted January 6, 2016 I fart much less since my RNY, I notice it increases if I eat more carbs and stuff I shouldn't be eating. Since I mostly stay on track I fart less and I think it smells less too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophie74656 1,572 Posted January 6, 2016 people fart, it's life but personally I never had gas pains right after surgery. and I don't have any more gas than I did before surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
