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Having Partial Wrap 15th May 2013

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Posted 7/15/2013 8:36 AM (GMT 0)
Are you eating smaller mouthfulls now and chewing for longer?

I find that eating smaller mouthfuls causes me to swallow a lot more gas. Are you eating different food now? I know personally that if I have too much dairy I am literally passing wind all day and night.
Posted 7/15/2013 9:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Andy, No I'm not eating anything different or excess dairy....I'm eating exactly what I used to. Its really weird!!
Posted 7/15/2013 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sandy,

Somehow extra gas is getting into your GI tract.  If you're eating gassy veggies or beans, try BEANO (an enzyme that helps digest and break down veggies, thus preventing excess gas).  As Andy said, you may be swallowing extra air.  My surgeon warned me not to talk while eating, as it introduces lots more air into the stomach.

Stick with small bites, chew thoroughly.  If you didn't have the problem and now you do, something has changed.  Put on your thinking cap and be aware of what you're doing when eating.  You'll find a solution!

In any case, you don't need to worry that this excessive gas will be forever. It is a common problem during the recovery stage (6 months for most of the healing and a year for the rest...I found improvements continuing into the second year). 

Hang in there!

Denise

Posted 7/15/2013 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Denise,  the reason I am so confused is that this didn't happen in the first month or so ...it seems to have only started in the last couple of weeks. I haven't changed anything! The constipation has been all along since the op but not the gas.  I think I will go see the doctor just to check it out.  Also I will go back to mashed food for a bit just to see if this helps...thanks for your input...I will post again if and when things change....

Believe & Receive! By His stripes I am Healed! AMEN! yeah

Posted 7/15/2013 10:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi again Denise , I did forget to mention that every time I eat anything it sounds like a war is going on inside my stomach.......Its getting embarrassing, the noise I mean. Its very loud, a lot of gurgling and other noises. Is this normal?? Just thought I'd ask! Thanks again...

Believe & Receive! By His stripes I am Healed! AMEN!

Posted 7/18/2013 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sandy,

Yes, the loud gurgling is normal, unfortunately.  Not everyone gets it, and as you heal, it will become less and less frequent.  Think about how much your poor stomach has been through.  It has a right to complain!

You can experiment with foods and see if backing off helps.  Are you getting any diarrhea with the gurgling?  That would be dumping, which is another normal part of the healing process.  I'd get diarrhea after the gurgling, but it wouldn't be immediate, thankfully.  Generally once a day, and I could usually hold off quite a while before needing to go.  If you are getting dumping, then stay away from sugary foods, which are a definite trigger.

All of this will disappear gradually as you heal.

Hang in there!

Happy healing,

Denise

Posted 7/21/2013 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Denise, No , I am more constipated than the opposite.....Am trying to eat a bit less and it has quietened down a bit, not so bad as before but still there. Am eating rolled oats every day and lots of veges so hope it settles in time. Thanks for info once again.

Believe & Receive! By His Stripes I am Healed! AMEN!

Posted 7/21/2013 11:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sandy,

That doesn't mean you won't get some dumping in the course of healing.  It's very normal.  I used to tell my doctor I had a "potpourri of poo"--the consistency was continually changing.

The noisy gurgling is a healing thing, and eventually you won't have it any more.  Until then, everyone will think you're starving!

Happy healing,

Denise

Posted 7/22/2013 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Denise
Posted 8/6/2013 9:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Sandy -

I've been reading your post to see how you were doing. I see we are healing about the same. I get the gurgling maybe 1 or 2x a week and I know at that point I have a window of 10-15 minutes tops to get to the bathroom.

I still do not burp its like a hesitant deep breath. I have been okayed to resume my normal activities. My weight has leveled off so I lost a total of 40 lbs and I am now working out to keep it off.

My only complaint is that my sleep patterns have not changed I am still up all night even after working my muscles tired and taking sleep aids.

I pray all is well.
Posted 8/7/2013 7:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lady G, I wish I had lost the weight you lost! I only lost about 12lbs. I have put myself on partial Lactose free and partial Gluten free food. Not totally free but just eating Lactose & Gluten when I'm out when I have to,and doing the free thing at home. It seems to be a lot better but I will have to gradually add things back in to see whats been upsetting my stomach so much......I do hope you continue to heal well. turn Yes I don't sleep well anymore either without a bit of help which is a 2mg Polaramine tablet, (antihistamine)

Believe & Receive! By His stripes I am Healed! AMEN yeah

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