I'm suffering from gas too, so this may be a bit like "the blind leading the blind." I can't pass gas unless I'm on the toilet. I take GasX to reduce the uncomfortable bloating and I was recently reading tips on how to reduce gas by eliminating carbs from my diet. I'm supposed to stay away from sugary, starchy, high fiber foods.

Another thought, have you tried relieving any gas by burping? I know it sounds silly, but it's worth a shot...

Hang in there!

I never thought gas was a big deal either until post j pouch surgery.  It's annoying as hell now.  Besides your diet, there's no real cure for it.  And even trying to eat the right foods leaves a lot to be desired.  The problem is before your surgery your gas had a huge colon all it itself.  With all that space and room if it made any noise, it didn't bother you much.  But now that your colon is gone your gas has gone through the equivalent of moving from a huge mansion to a studio apartment. 

I love the analogy!  Very clever and right on!

Great explanation. Wonderful visual. This is my laugh for the evening. You should be writing for Jimmy Kimmel.

For me it helps to up my Imodium intake.  Gas is still there but I am able to "fart without fear".  

Thank you I'll try that.