Re: Not for the queasy . . .

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In a message dated 7/24/00 5:45:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

jandsgarza@... writes:

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I am 3 months post-op and all is going extremely well. All except

my, shall I say, " bathroom breaks. " Dr. R mentioned that one's, um,

solid-waste products might produce a foul odor, but frankly this is

beyond foul. The worst part is that when I have to go, I HAVE TO GO,

and invariably I find myself at someone else's home, someone whose

bathroom isn't stocked with air freshener OR a power-flush toilet.

This seems like a silly problem, but honestly it makes me VERY self-

conscious. I don't look forward to going back to work, either (I'm a

teacher) because the frequency in which I have urgent bowel movements

and the horrible odor which accompanies them makes me worry that I'll

become the butt of jokes (no pun :0) intended). I am not

eating " taboo " foods, so I don't think my body is reacting to a poor

diet.

>>

Hi,

Instead of a big old can of lysol, carry one of those small spray cans of

cologne that you can get at Walgreen's or Walmart--the kind the kids wear.

Spray it in the air and right into the toilet. Also, flush the second it

hits the pot, and then again later after you've had time to wipe. (Just

doing my part to make the world a better smelling place! LOL)

Regards,

Debbie in IL

Daughter MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) First request denied 7/21 :0(

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In a message dated 7/24/00 5:45:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

jandsgarza@... writes:

<<

I am 3 months post-op and all is going extremely well. All except

my, shall I say, " bathroom breaks. " Dr. R mentioned that one's, um,

solid-waste products might produce a foul odor, but frankly this is

beyond foul. The worst part is that when I have to go, I HAVE TO GO,

and invariably I find myself at someone else's home, someone whose

bathroom isn't stocked with air freshener OR a power-flush toilet.

This seems like a silly problem, but honestly it makes me VERY self-

conscious. I don't look forward to going back to work, either (I'm a

teacher) because the frequency in which I have urgent bowel movements

and the horrible odor which accompanies them makes me worry that I'll

become the butt of jokes (no pun :0) intended). I am not

eating " taboo " foods, so I don't think my body is reacting to a poor

diet.

>>

Hi,

Instead of a big old can of lysol, carry one of those small spray cans of

cologne that you can get at Walgreen's or Walmart--the kind the kids wear.

Spray it in the air and right into the toilet. Also, flush the second it

hits the pot, and then again later after you've had time to wipe. (Just

doing my part to make the world a better smelling place! LOL)

Regards,

Debbie in IL

Daughter MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) First request denied 7/21 :0(

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But how is your weight loss? LOL..seriously I do want to know! This could be

a problem for me since I hope to be dating again soon...LOL! A small can of

air freshner in your purse probably isn't a bad idea!

Holly

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In a message dated 7/25/2000 12:37:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

lindat@... writes:

<< These are not little

friendly farts. >>

I know this isn't funny, but when I read it, the way you phrased it I

couldn't help but laugh!!!!!!!!

Cathy in Lenoir, NC

BMI 42

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

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> In a message dated 7/24/00 5:45:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

> jandsgarza@... writes:

> I am 3 months post-op and all is going extremely well. All except

> my, shall I say, " bathroom breaks. " Dr. R mentioned that one's, um,

> solid-waste products might produce a foul odor, but frankly this is

> beyond foul. The worst part is that when I have to go, I HAVE TO GO,

> and invariably I find myself at someone else's home, someone whose

> bathroom isn't stocked with air freshener OR a power-flush toilet.

> This seems like a silly problem, but honestly it makes me VERY self-

> conscious. I don't look forward to going back to work, either (I'm a

> teacher) because the frequency in which I have urgent bowel movements

> and the horrible odor which accompanies them makes me worry that I'll

> become the butt of jokes (no pun :0) intended). I am not

> eating " taboo " foods, so I don't think my body is reacting to a poor

> diet.

Are you using the citrucell and this is still happening?

I'm having some trouble with gas storms myself. These are not little

friendly farts. I'm going to get some Gas-x and see if that helps. The

only time I get the trots like you are describing is after a meal with a

lot of fat, like some deep-fried chicken. The less fat I eat, the less

trouble I have with that. I keep track of food intake and the various

values of the foods over on dietwatch.com. Some foods are low fat that

I never considered would be and other foods have an astonishingly high

fat content.

I got an interesting post tonight from another lady on the list that

suggested that a lot of overweight people have yeast infections in their

intestines (which also for some reason slows down weight loss, which is

the biggest problem I'm having right now) and that a prescription for

diflucan may help, so I am going to try that and see if it works.

Another lady also suggested that burning a match in the bathroom will

get rid of smells ('course, then people will be thinking you've been

sneaking smokes in the bathroom which may not be a good idea for you

since you are a teacher.) But matches are easier to carry around than a

can of lysol.

If you find a solution, please be sure to post it to the list!!!

Hugs,

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Well, today is my 3 month anniversary, and as of today I've lost 55

pounds. So, being " stinky " is a small price to pay :0)

> But how is your weight loss? LOL..seriously I do want to know!

This could be

> a problem for me since I hope to be dating again soon...LOL! A

small can of

> air freshner in your purse probably isn't a bad idea!

> Holly

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Just a suggestion.. Bath and Body Works make small bottles of air

fresheners that fit nicely in a purse. Just one squirt and the room

will smell beautifully!! I keep a small bottle in my car to keep it

fresh smelling, but it sounds like after surgery I may have another use

for it!!

in MI

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Hi ,

I am 10 months post op and I would have to say that you are stuck

with the " Stinky " permanently. Certain foods do tend to make it

worse, such as things that have more fat in them than we should

have. Just keep a pack of matches with you. They really do work,

better than air freshener I think, and not to mention cheaper! Don't

worry about it. My grandmother used to say, " He thinks his ----

don't stink! Guess what, everybodies ---- does stink! I personally

think it's a small price to pay for all the other bennies you get

from the MGB. You are definately not alone in this. I think this is

the rule rather than the exception. My husband actually teases me

about it since we got our boxer pup. They also have a reputation

for " flatulence " , and he says Sarge is just like his mother....that's

ok, I love my sweety and we're both happy and healthy!

Karin Eby