Gas-bloat syndrome may occur after fundoplication surgery to correct GERD. The surgery creates a one-way valve between the esophagus and stomach that allows food and gas to enter the stomach but often prevents normal belching and the ability to vomit. It occurs in about 10 percent of people who have this surgery. Information on Intestinal Gas.
Treasure Island, Florida got its name from an early hotel owner who buried and then discovered a couple of wooden chests on the beach. The hotelier claimed that the chests were filled with treasure.. News of the discovery spread quickly and people began calling the area Treasure Island. The name stuck. The main draw for todayâs visitors is not buried treasure, but the townâs three miles of white, sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.
These are white with red vertical stripes and indicate unobstructed water on all sides. They mark mid-channels or fairways and may be passed on either side. Mooring Buoy. These are white with a blue horizontal band. They usually are placed in marinas and other areas where boats are allowed to anchor. These are the only buoys you may tie up to legally. Inland Waters Obstruction Marker. These are white with black vertical stripes and indicate an obstruction to navigation. You should not pass between these buoys and the nearest shore.