Just a little update to inform you all that the bloating has left the building. I had every test under the sun and yes it would appear to be related to quitting smoking. If anyone else is suffering I took ginger supplements, double probiotic(still taking it) and apple cider tablets and they have worked. Hurrah I am not fat after all lol
On another note my gp sent me as an urgent case to a dermatologist with suspected skin cancer last Friday thankfully all was ok. However through that stress on top of everything else I did not smoke so am very pleased with myself. 16 weeks on Sunday and all appears to be turning in the right direction π€