How to Minimize Gas Buildup in My Bag - Advice Wanted!

What can I do to lessen episodes of gas blowing up my bag? I have completely stopped drinking carbonated beverages.

Hi NanaR,

You've come to the right place! Our community is full of folks who have been through similar experiences and are always ready to share their tips and tricks.

As for minimizing gas buildup, you've already made a great start by cutting out carbonated drinks. Another tip is to watch your diet for gas-producing foods like beans, onions, and broccoli. Eating smaller, more frequent meals can also help. Some people find that using a pouch with a filter can make a big difference, as it allows gas to escape without the odor. Chewing your food thoroughly and avoiding straws can also reduce the amount of air you swallow.

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There is a product called Beano that is a non-prescription pill. It reduces gas. You can also get a bag with a filter built in. However, they won't work if they get wet.

Stop eating breads, cereals, grains, and pasta....eat only high protein, low fiber diet. The gas will almost disappear, you will lose weight, and your cholesterol and triglycerides will go down. I still drink diet cokes but get the caffeine-free ones.

I often recommend people visit a naturopath and get evaluated for an appropriate probiotic. The right probiotic has been the single biggest game changer in my 20 years with an ostomy. It has helped with gas, and more importantly, overall digestive function. Not just any probiotic, they can evaluate your reactivity to certain types and get the best fit for you, rather than just eating yogurt thinking it'll help. Just my 2 cents.

I don't know how recent your surgery was, but I found during both my operations, 20 years apart, for the first 3 months or so, I had a lot of ballooning as well, but my system has 'normalized' and settled down since. Large in part due to diet as mentioned by simesom earlier, and the probiotics getting that good digestive bacteria back in your gut to help break down foods that would otherwise wreak havoc and land me in the ER with a blockage. Worth checking out.

I feel that BEANO actually works. Limiting yourself to veggies that cause gas.

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Also, chewing gum can cause a lot of gas from the air you swallow.

As everyone has said, it comes down to what you are eating, drinking and the combinations thereof. It's really basically simple.

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