Still Suffering after Surgery... any Suggestions?

Hello

You really didn't say how long ago you had the surgery... if you are just days or weeks post op, you will have gas and boating for while.. please look at some of the other posts or ask some specific questions about your issues and you will find that you get an abundance of answers and advice..
it takes quite a while to heal from this surgery and there are several different stages that you will go through..
Are you watching your diet.. in order to answer your questions we really need a bit more information, as I said.. how long ago did you have surgery...
Get back to us here at the forum and we will try to help answer your questions...

Many patients with gas bloat syndrome report they are unable to belch (burp). This can lead to a build up of gas within the stomach or small intestines. Usually it will only last 2-4 weeks after the surgery has been performed although in some cases symptoms may persist.

If gas bloat syndrome occurs and does not disappear with time, diet may need to be adjusted. In some cases it may be necessary to treat the condition with an endoscopic balloon dilatation.

At 6 months post op may I suggest you talk with your physician re gas bloat syndrome.

Kindly,

Kitt

Don't do the dilation unless you can't swallow anything!!! You'll just wreck the good effect of the wrap and end up with reflux!!!!!!!!!

Gas bloating is from not being able to burp as well as before and also from the "gassy foods" you eat that are digested into gas by your gut bacteria. You can have that problem for a year or more. The best solution is to eat carefully, eliminating foods that produce gas.

Start with not drinking sodas or beer - anything where you take in gas.
Then look up the lists of "gassy foods" that your bacteria digest - beans, broccoli, etc, and avoid those until you start to tolerate them. Artificial sweeteners, even stevia which is filled with dextrose, and fibers are notorious, except methylcellulose (Citrucel) and Miralax.

Do your homework! Look up gassy foods! The gas problem will probably go away with time, and you can change your eating habits to deal with it. The wrap will loosen up. Don't wreck it! You're just at the beginning still.