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Need suggestions for " too much gas"

farmgal
farmgal CSN Member Posts: 22
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
And I do not mean for the auto. Can someone suggest something to take for passing gas? I am scheduled to go to convention in Alabama in a few weeks. Husband uncomfortable about going with me because he never knows when it might come out. Thanks for any help offered.

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  • karguy
    karguy CSN Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    #2
    Gas
    I take gas pills,they have to have simethicone[spell]125 mg.,I take 3-4 pills at a time,that helps alot.That advice came from the doctor.Good luck.
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
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    Hi
    Have you been able to attribute the excess gas to any particular foods?

    I know that I seem to have more now than pre-surgery. When I know I am going to have foods which can make it worse, I take a Beano disolvable tab just before I eat. Seems to help me.

    If worst comes to worst just buy a whoopie cushion and make hubby sit on it when the need arises!

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties
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  • Nana b
    Nana b CSN Member Posts: 3,030 Member
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    Lovekitties said:

    Hi
    Have you been able to attribute the excess gas to any particular foods?

    I know that I seem to have more now than pre-surgery. When I know I am going to have foods which can make it worse, I take a Beano disolvable tab just before I eat. Seems to help me.

    If worst comes to worst just buy a whoopie cushion and make hubby sit on it when the need arises!

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties

    carbonated drinks are the
    carbonated drinks are the worse, next to beans, brocolli, cabbage, greens in general. Gas X. And probotics help you ongoing.
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  • John23
    John23 CSN Member Posts: 2,121 Member
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    Farmgal -

    Re:
    "Can someone suggest something to take for passing gas? I am
    scheduled to go to convention in Alabama in a few weeks. Husband
    uncomfortable about going with me because he never knows when it
    might come out. "

    Tell him not to be concerned, in Alabama, it's a second language.

    Ok, seriously...

    Eat regular meals; skipping meals can make for more gas.

    And tell people to stop pulling your finger.

    Good thoughts.

    John
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  • farmgal
    farmgal CSN Member Posts: 22
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    Thanks for all the good
    Thanks for all the good advice. I love this discussion board. Lots of good information and also many smiles too when you need them. Farmgal
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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
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    Just a thought
    Bring a dog with you?

    I've never taken it but I've seen commercials for Beano. I also agree with the others about diet and all of that.
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