I am having gas as well, often but not painful. Slight cramping before I get out of bed but the kind of gas that you aren't sure if it is gas or an urgent need to get to the potty. I thought this was standard so was not too worried about it. I have not started on the IC#2 and will probably not do so for a few more days. I read that you shouldn't be in too big a hurry to start #2. (hurry...number two...whoops, that is a little punnish but I will let it stand *smile*). I feel pretty good overall with moving a bunch of mucus etc. I haven't stirred up the stuff to check for anything else, but did notice some small (smaller than rice) seed looking things which I don't remember eating in anything. And I would recommend trading the old TP for baby wipes they are a little easier on the hiney. Cheers.