Question:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - 14 months out and got it bad.

Has anyone developed this after surgery? Is it related? I'm taking Zelnorm and it's starting to help but I need to figure out the triggers for it and get it under control. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!    — ethoms (posted on July 30, 2004)

July 30, 2004
I am not sure what kind of IBS you are experiencing, but ifit is severe constipation and bloating, I do have a solution. A while ago someone posted their cure for this and it has worked for me. They said when you get up in the morning first thing drink 16-20oz of water as fast as you can, within 30min you should have results. This is the only thing that has worked for my constipation since surgery 29 months ago. If this is what you are experiencing give it a try. As an added benefit it helps get water in. Good luck! RNY 11/02 300/140 below goal!
   — cathy G.

January 22, 2005
Heather van Vorous has a book, "Eating for IBS" that's got lots of good suggestions in it. She has a web site, www.eatingforibs.com that sends a newsletter monthly with ideas and recipes, etc. Good luck!
   — Rusty2