I’ve been farting a lot for my entire life, but especially while sleeping. I usually sleep on my side, curled up, but sometimes on my back. I don’t have any allergies or similar things that could be causing this as far as I know.

For example, last night was like this:

  • I lay down, I fart twice
  • I adjust my position, I fart again
  • I roll on my left side, I fart
  • I get up to fix my bed, I fart
  • I lay down again, I fart

This is rather unfortunate because I like sleep with my head under the blanket.

Edit: as for my eating habits, my diet has consisted mainly of granola with 2-4 per day and miscellanous fruit and vegetables for the last 4+ years.

  • GourmetLizard@sh.itjust.works
    2·
    4 months ago

    Long time no update!

    Finally scheduled for surgery this upcoming Monday, took a bit longer than expected… I’ll post an update in the following weeks should you still be interested :)

      • GourmetLizard@sh.itjust.works
        2·
        15 days ago

        Hi!

        Forgot all about the update! Apologies!

        Unfortunately there was no significant improvement this time around, I have had some burps during “hiccups”, but other than that not much has changed.

        The procedure itself was done under full anaesthesia, as it is not allowed to be done any other way where I am from. The surgeon injected Botox directly into the Cricopharyngeus Muscle. I was then at the hospital the following night and parts of the next day in case there were any complications. I had some issues swallowing dry food the first couple of weeks, as food seemed to get “stuck” in the back of my throat, but that was easily solved by having a glass of water nearby. This dissipated over time as the effect of the Botox waned.

        I just had a follow-up phone consultation with the doctor/surgeon(s) this week, and they are discussing a second attempt amongst themselves. I’ll be getting word back from them sometime soon, hopefully with good news :)

        As the procedure requires full anaesthesia it binds up a lot of resources, so that makes them a bit more reluctant.

        Hope all is well with you!

        • bluespin@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          14 days ago

          Hearing about your experience was very helpful - thank you! I hope the followup procedure, if it happens, is more effective. Would love to hear how it goes if you remember. Best of luck!