Smelly farts

[Fresh_Basil 1]

Does anyone have any issues with smelly farts and farts not actually being farts but diarrhoea??

[Leo segovia 54]

Yes I admit my farts are definitely different smelling. Extra stinky and I had diarrhea for the first week. I stopped with the senokot laxative I was prescribed at night. I helped solidify my poops. Remember your gut and intestines are in a changing faze. It will get better. If you have extreme pain then please call your dietitian and let them know or call your doctor.

Wishing good health on your weight-loss journey. Remember we are here for you!

[Arabesque 7,033]

Lol! Wet or liquid farts. Yep some do experience them. My friend’s surgeon suggested disposable underwear for the first week or so until everything settled. She told me it was the best advice.

I think the smell, diarrhoea & wet farts are from all the blood, debris & stomach acid from the surgery working there way out of your body. That first hideous & very sudden diarrhoea I had in hospital was very dark & smelly. Wish I had the disposable knickers that day. 😁

[Leo segovia 54]

Yes I too would have benefited from having a super or two. I did use older underwear so I just tossed a couple out. Thought it was a fart but sadly it wasn't. Lol.

[RickM 1,747]

Never trust a fart.

[Jeanniebug 473]

4 hours ago, Fresh_Basil said:

Does anyone have any issues with smelly farts and farts not actually being farts but diarrhoea??

From what I understand, this is very common after surgery. If the smell is really bad, talk to your doctor. They can give you something for it.

[liveaboard15 1,293]

I think most of the human race has this issue... LMAO

[LilaNicole20 252]

When your phased plan allows for it, incorporate plain Greek yogurt or a probiotic to assist in the eradication of those icky toots.

[ShoppGirl 4,452]

Okay I was worried about this pre surgery so I did some research and they actually have filters you can put in your underpants that help with the smell of farts. Hopefully this is only a temporary issue but that doesn’t mean you have to just deal with it. They are activated charcoal. I never had reason to try them so I can’t say if they actually work but I’m guessing they are worth a try.

[kcuster83 1,504]

I notice my farts only stink when I have to poop.

Normally just air, but when I know I am getting close to having to use the bathroom I notice they stink BAD! It is like poop fumes are escaping. lol 🤷‍♀️

It is weird, and only since surgery.

[Leo segovia 54]

Farts are a just like receiving notification message that poop is on it way. Hahahaha

[Tomo 1,181]

When I eat cabbage, I get more gas (so I chew on mini Mylanta fruit tablets). Otherwise, no. Broccoli and cauliflower, I experience the same thing but not as bad. I think it has to do with the raffinose in these types of foods. Still healthy though, so I still eat them. Never diarrhea though.

Edited October 10, 2022 by Tomo