Think of it as a gift. Not all of us can take the risk of letting one rip. I miss farting fearlessly.

I can't address the question of what to tell a spouse on this subject. I'm wondering why the little deception.

One of the first questions my husband had when we were discussing my surgeries was "how are you going to fart". I said leave it to a man to come up with that.

I can flatulate too but never trust in that ability when away from home or very far from the loo.

That is one function I really miss. Its not that I cannot fart, its just that I have to be on a toilet to do so, otherwise I would soil my clothes.

When I cannot fart, lots of times its due to pouchitis. But its misserable when you cannot because of the pain.

R

I fart much easier while laying down. However, if I feel like it is gas and feel "crazy" enough and I push it feels like I am pushing against a rubber balloon. So I wait a few seconds and then I can let a few bubbles out. It's a blessing to let some gas escape rather than suffering until I can get to a bathroom. I find it amusing that most of us miss the old days of being able to fart normal. LOL

Wow my friend you are really lucky. I haven't passed gas the free way in 7 years. I mean passing gas on the can is nothing compared to how it was before US came and ruined my life. Thats why I say your the man brother keep it up.

I can only fart when lying down as well. When like i'm in bed I can pass gas no problem but for me standing up and doing it is impossible... and i had the j pouch for more than 2 months.

My pouch was made in 1998 and I have never been able to fart UNLESS lying down on my stomach.

I work for my best friend of over 30 years and he knows I can't fart. So he knows I can't retaliate in kind when he farts in my office.

Yes, a guy thing.

Haha, I'm farting while reading this thread.

I had my reversal (takedown?) 4/2010.. 1/2 of my trips to the bathroom are due to gas pain. Laying on ones stomach does help to release the excess gas?

LOL. Love this post. My family thinks it's funny that I can't fart but will shatter the sound barrier in the bathroom.

WW_Domenic, yes, I find laying down in any position brings on the immediate need to run to the bathroom. I don't dare let it go until I am in there, though. Makes trying to get to sleep a challenge. ;/

yea... I run into the same problem. Bought some Gas-X tablets today to see if that helps.

I can let some belters go but only when lay down on my right side after 9 at night and it's a full moon.

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WW_Domenicposted March 09, 2013 04:26 PMHide Post
yea... I run into the same problem. Bought some Gas-X tablets today to see if that helps.

I find Gas X helps a lot, but I also go for the store brand bc I go thru so much of it. I prefer the gel caps and I take 2, three times a day. Yeah, I'm one gassy girl!

Sorry to all of you that can't but 4 weeks since take down and I can clear a room like befor.

Way to go Murray.

Kia, have you ever tried "Super Digestive Enzymes"? "Solray" plus "Life Extension" brands are good and I liked them better as they cover a larger variety of foods. I could find Solray in local stores and Life Extension at my nutritionist's and on Amazon.com. The are cheaper than the generic Gas-X and Beano's I think too.

I had a coupon...so I went with Gas-X. I'm trying 2 tabs a day... 1 in the morning and 1 before bed.
Hopefully that will help some. Had a good night last night. Was up only once.

farting, burping, pooping love it! what other site can we talk like this and understand each others bodily functions so well!!

LOL, Holly! Agreed.

WW_Domenic, so glad you had a better night!

Marie, I haven't tried those products, but will definitely check them out. Thanks for the info!