Lots of us never master this - I know I haven't. It sometimes happens when I'm half asleep, and it's usually fine, but I tend to have a panicky moment.

Thanks for the reply.  Do you take anything to help reduce gas?  I was wondering if something like Gas-X would help.

I can totally pass gas sitting or lying down. No errors. It is physically impossible for me to do so standing up. Just think there's an anatomically different angle post surgery that doesn't allow for it to slip out when standing. 

 

I had my takedown May 1991, and it's always been this way. 

 

I actually *want* some gas; it makes passing stool easier. One big blast, and I'm done. 

Damn, I would love to be able to fart off the toilet.  That is not a skill I possess at present.

I don't think Gas-X will help. I do use Beano when eating broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and beans, of course.

I've kind of developed a sixth sense over the last few years for when I can safely fact and when it's liable to result in soiling. But unfortunately it's never fully reliable. Usually when my stool is a good porridge like consistency, it's safe enough.

Best way for us to fart.....hahaha....just said fart..... You guys did too!
Oh.... The child in us sometimes.
Bet way to do it... Mmmm.... On the toilet.
One mistake is one too many as we all know.
Of course there are times we think we can get away with one and we do.... It's wonderful... Sad but funny.  But then when you think you can.... That's when you say... Why... Did I do that?
Lol.
Richard.

im only two months post takedown. I have done the occasional fart when walking but generally the only time I fart is when im lying in bed. I find as the night goes on and maybe things get more solid in the pouch, I can pass gas quite easily, but I make sure I don't push. I kind of wait to get the sensation that gas has moved to the end of the pouch and then I lie on my right side, lift up my left leg slightly and it kind of just comes out with minimal effort, just a little bit at a time.

No farting off the toilet for this girl.  I would be in a huge mess.

as for positions, have you tried getting down on your hands and knees and then lowering your head until it rests on the ground?  the knee chest position.  Gas likes to travel up and with your bum higher than your gut you might convince the fart to travel up and out.

just don't do it.
Jeez It sounds like some go thru alot of trouble for just a brief relief!  Lol..... Get it..... Ok.  I thought it was funny.
Richard.

I dunno. I've never had an accident passing gas. Just, like I said, can't do it standing up.

I find that the only way I can "safely" pass gas is to lay on my back with my knees drawn up to my chest. For whatever reason, this usually allows me to pass small amounts of gas without passing stool.  Obviously though, this is really only something I can attempt in the comfort and security of my own home. After 7 years with the pouch, I've long since resolved that it's just easier to find the nearest bathroom.

I look forward to that blast of gas in order to clean me out efficiently.  Without it I never feel really empty.