Re: Lactose intolerance - gas?

[Guest guest]

--- chefschezvous@... wrote:

> Wheat and gluten?!? I never heard of this and it's quite a blow to

> this " Queen of Carbs " . But thanks for letting me know, I'll watch

>and see. Does it ever go away?

Hmmmm good question and I don't know the answer. I am thinking it

doesn't but that is a fairly wild guess. For me (I like to put a

positive spin on everything if at all possible) the good news about

being sensitive to those items is that I don't really want them and

that helps in weight loss.

> How far post-op are you?

I am exactly 6 months post as of today )

> Have you ever used this Devrom product?

I have not used Devrom so I can't really address your concerns about

it.

H

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[Guest guest]

> Have you ever used this Devrom product? I called for

> it this morning and she asked if I wanted capsules or

> tablets. She said I could chew the tablets.

DEVROM ABSOLUTELY WORKS, for the poop smell that is, but I find that

it doesn't do much for the gas stench. Also, it turns your poop

almost black, so don't let that freak you out.

No, I'm not some weirdo who likes to examine his poops. I'm a weirdo

who just had major intestinal surgery, and I'm watching for blood in

my stool. (;

As for the gas issue, according to what I've read, almost any

carbohydrate can cause us gas post-op, with the exception of white

rice. (Don't ask me why, I don't make this stuff up, I just report

it!)

I haven't found anything that can contend with the stink of my gas,

except avoiding all carbohydrates as much as possible. I'm an

Italian boy, raised on pasta and bread, so this really hurts.

WAAAAAH!

But, as the saying goes, it ain't over 'til the fat guy gets thin...

So, I just bought some activated charcoal tablets and I'm going to

try them tomorrow. I'll let everyone know if they work or not.

As for the tablet/capsule question...

I take the capsules, but I've never even tried the chewables because

I find that most chewable tablets make me sick to my stomach. I'm

sure either one will work fine, so it'll just be your preference as

to how to take them.

Good luck,

Tom

Panniculectomy, Dr. Anthone, 11/10/2000

Open DS, Dr. Anthone, 03/30/2001

11/10/2000....384

03/30/2001....360

04/19/2001....338

04/22/2001....334.5

05/03/2001....328

05/14/2001....319

05/18/2001....316

68 Ugly Pounds, GONE FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest guest]

Hi H.

Thanks again for your responses. I'm going to go wheat free today and see if

there's a difference tonight. Although last night I took Beano (two) with

dinner and things were much better. My weight does not seem to be affected

by the wheat and gluten , I almost wish it would.

I am only one month post-op as of yesterday so I am definitely going to keep

the positive attitude - things are still changing inside. And I'm thanking

God that there are products to help meanwhile.

Best wishes to you,

Joann in Mobile

Dr. Kim, 04-20-01

Unofficially - 37 lbs.

[Guest guest]

Hey Tom-

I just found your answer to my question. Thank you, thank you, thank you -

especially for the warning about the changing colors. I would have probably

run to the ER if you hadn't mentioned that because my poops have been very

pale in color. Dr. Kim said it's the bile ???

I guess I really missed something because I never read about the carbs doing

this to us. Or maybe I just didn't want to " hear " it. I'm Italian also and

could have pasta at every meal. At least now I know someone is suffering

with me on that note.

I will be anxiously awaiting your report on charcoal - with my fingers

crossed. I had some charcoal in my hand the other day at GNC and put it back

thinking I didn't know enough on the subject yet and didn't want to waste

anymore money (I've got nasty protein bars and shakes coming out of my ears).

I would like to mention though that I just had a good shake for breakfast:

MYOPLEX (I think their biggest seller?) in Chocolate Cream. The man at GNC

suggested I split the pack into two shakes (more for your money, too). So

half a pack made with one cup milk, handful of ice, one splenda and it's 29

gms. protein altogether. Great way to start the day..... and without GAS!

Good luck

Joann in Mobile

[Guest guest]

Beano is made to help with the odors that can come as a result of undigested

carbos in addition to other foods incl beans.

In Seattle

----- Original Message -----

> As for the gas issue, according to what I've read, almost any

> carbohydrate can cause us gas post-op, with the exception of white

> rice. (Don't ask me why, I don't make this stuff up, I just report

> it!)

>

> I haven't found anything that can contend with the stink of my gas,

> except avoiding all carbohydrates as much as possible. I'm an

> Italian boy, raised on pasta and bread, so this really hurts.

> WAAAAAH!

[Guest guest]

-Tom, You must be one tough customer as far as the gas. Devrom

helped me with that too. Took it mine industrial strength to dainty

and light. Maybe you need to double your dose or something. Geeze,

what a conversation, huh? Meli

-- In duodenalswitch@y..., tlarussa@p... wrote:

>

> > Have you ever used this Devrom product? I called for

> > it this morning and she asked if I wanted capsules or

> > tablets. She said I could chew the tablets.

>

>

> DEVROM ABSOLUTELY WORKS, for the poop smell that is, but I find

that

> it doesn't do much for the gas stench. Also, it turns your poop

> almost black, so don't let that freak you out.

>

> No, I'm not some weirdo who likes to examine his poops. I'm a

weirdo

> who just had major intestinal surgery, and I'm watching for blood

in

> my stool. (;

>

> As for the gas issue, according to what I've read, almost any

> carbohydrate can cause us gas post-op, with the exception of white

> rice. (Don't ask me why, I don't make this stuff up, I just report

> it!)

>

> I haven't found anything that can contend with the stink of my gas,

> except avoiding all carbohydrates as much as possible. I'm an

> Italian boy, raised on pasta and bread, so this really hurts.

> WAAAAAH!

>

> But, as the saying goes, it ain't over 'til the fat guy gets

thin...

> So, I just bought some activated charcoal tablets and I'm going to

> try them tomorrow. I'll let everyone know if they work or not.

>

> As for the tablet/capsule question...

>

> I take the capsules, but I've never even tried the chewables

because

> I find that most chewable tablets make me sick to my stomach. I'm

> sure either one will work fine, so it'll just be your preference as

> to how to take them.

>

> Good luck,

>

> Tom

>

> Panniculectomy, Dr. Anthone, 11/10/2000

> Open DS, Dr. Anthone, 03/30/2001

> 11/10/2000....384

> 03/30/2001....360

> 04/19/2001....338

> 04/22/2001....334.5

> 05/03/2001....328

> 05/14/2001....319

> 05/18/2001....316

> 68 Ugly Pounds, GONE FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!