I've noticed that now that I have a Jpouch my stomach makes loud gurgling noises all the time. My stomach is uncomfortable and gets bloated right after I’ve eaten, but for the most part there isn’t any pain. Is this normal?

That is what I have been experiencing for the past few weeks. I guess our gut microbial community has yet to stabilize.

I have been experimenting with probiotics, with some success, to bring it under control. What has worked best for me so far has been Gastro-pH by Natren. It is a single strain of bacteria also found in Digesta-Lac but in a chewable tablet form.

My experience has been that all these noises calm down with time. Every now and then they do make a reappearance and I've had people ask if I'm hungry! I'm usually not hungry at all.

It's normal. Maybe for some it gets better over time but my sister has had her J pouch for 20 years now and she still has loud noises. We took turns laughing at each other after Christmas dinner because it was so loud! Just goes with the territory now I guess.

Mine only seems to get like this if I have to empty my pouch and I am holding back for awhile before doing so. Then I do get lots of odd sounds.

mine, my brother, and my sister all make noise. our surgeries where all don in 98/99 for FAP. i just tell people to watch out. that means i am, um, about to pass gas. then my wife kicks in and says you guys better clear the room

I don't know if digestive enzimes help with the noises as I still have them but suggest you might want to try them. I started out taking beano and progressed to a better one that is also cheaper. I think they would help with the bloating.

I guess my experience is a little different. The noises don't bother me nearly as much as the discomfort from the gas and bloating. This translates into more frequent trips to the bathroom which can lead to butt burn resulting in even greater discomfort. No fun. Fortunately the probiotics do appear to be helping.

Thanks for the replies. I find myself a bit paranoid over every little thing and often cannot believe that the UC is under control. Even though I've had my pouch for a while, it's still a huge suprise to not see any blood in the toliet after going #2. I guess it’ll take a while not to worry about flare-ups and pouch malfunctions. Thanks again!

And thanks for the suggestions about the beno and probiotics. I have them but am not good about taking them regularly. It's a good goal for the New Year!

If you are not having pain don't worry. If you do stsrt, then worry.


gmarie

I have this problem too. The sounds are so loud, the people in my family put their fingers to their lips and say, "Shhhh..."

There are so many classes I'd like to take, but don't, because the sounds are so loud, they're disruptive and humiliating.

I have noticed if I drink plenty of water (up to 9 cups a day), I don't get the sounds much, but I do need to use the restroom so much more!

-Roni*