Swollen tummy - so big I wish I could pop the air out

[Sundaycake]

Is it usual once you hit middle age to put on lots of weight, massive swollen tummy and pain from it more often with IBS?

Four days out of six this week I am so swollen by air and I keep away from trigger foods

[Hidden]

I had that problem and was even sent for an ultrasound scan. I lost 1.5 stone on the LCHF diet and exercise more and providing I keep away from too much fruit it is now largely under control.

[Sundaycake in reply to Hidden]

LCHF diet?

[Hidden in reply to Sundaycake]

Low carb high fat. There’s a forum on HU

[Sundaycake in reply to Hidden]

Eating fats is a no no for me as that was why my gallbladder was taken out with four stones

[Hidden in reply to Sundaycake]

I had mine removed 40 years ago but no problem

[Cardiacphysiologist]

It sounds really weird but as a last resort I’ve been taking apple cider vinegar gummies after each meal recently and it’s reduced my bloating so much!