Bloating problems

[Thesunisshineing]

Hi thank you for accepting me into healthy eating, I am all about healthy eating I love my fruit and vegetables, I don't drink alcohol, I am going through a horrendous time atm I have a hernia which I am waiting to have operation, my stomach swells tremendously which really gets me down it pushes my lungs 🫁 up under my ribcage which because I have copd/asthma I struggle to breath. So I am pretty much low atm. Is there anyone that could help with the bloating please, but nothing with acid because.i suffer with reflex thank u gill xx

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Hi and welcome to the group Thesunisshineing . Thank you for introducing yourself to everyone.

What has your doctor suggested about the type of food/drink you can/can't have? Are you also allergic to any food/drink?

[Imaaan]

I'm sorry to see that you're struggling with bloating. I hope your operation is a success. I have hiatus hernia and bloating/distension as well that occurs after eating. My doctor recommended foods and a few supplements that have been life saving for me. They have helped reduce the bloating and improved my digestion. First and foremost if you havent tried it an elimination diet for a brief time maybe useful to determine your food triggers. Also you may benefit from testing out if you struggle with h pylori or SIBO.

What's helped me:

1.Kefir/sauerkraut

2. Probiotic supplement

3. Digestive enzymes supplement

4. Ox bile at a really low dosage (125 mg)

5. Dgl at a really low dosage (75 )

Another food that is beneficial for gut health is apple cider vinegar with the mother. Its fantastic as long as you dont have gastritis or an active ulcers. I can no longer tolerate it due to my gastritis. You can start with half a teaspoon with a glass of water to determine your tolerance.

Wishing you better health

[Lizzo30]

Alkaline foods counter acidity - melon cucumber celery etc - you could make a smoothie

[Eryl]

Bloating can be due to many causes and have many remedies. Try looking for 'Dr Berg bloating', you should get results listing more than one video he's done explaining the problem and offering solutions.