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Posted 11/24/2017 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
I had an "open" hiatial hernia surgery and stomach wrap almost 4 weeks ago. I am having lots of uncontrollable flatulence. It is embarrassing and I hesitate to be out in public because of this. Is this something that will go away in time? Is it caused by the surgery or perhaps by the type of diet that is required afterward. I'd appreciate insight on this matter and advice if anyone knows of a way to control it or how long this may last. Thanks in advance and best wishes to all.
Posted 11/24/2017 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear how much this is affecting your public life. It takes a long time for your body to adjust to this surgery. Some people are unable to burp post surgery and that makes the gas situation more acute. I'm 9 months post surgery and can burp sometimes but it's not something I can do easily so I deal with flatulence mostly in the evening after a day of eating. My diet plays a big part in how much bloating and gas I end up dealing with. Look into the FODMAP diet and post-nissen diets for guidelines. They exclude most gas producing foods to help you as you adapt. I keep close tabs on my nutrition and introduce new foods one at a time so I know what's working best for me.

-Mark
Posted 11/24/2017 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for taking time to reply and for the advice/info. Will look into the diet guidelines you suggested. Have a nice day.
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