i need help please

HELLO ALL,I HAVE BEEN DEHYDRATED AND EVERYTHING I EAT OR DRINK HURTS AND GOES RIGHT THROUGH ME,I JUST GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND NOW THEY SAY I HAVE IBS.IS THERE ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS SINCE HAVING GASTIC BYPASS AND HOW ARE YOU MANAGING IT.WHAT DO YOU EAT AND HOW DO I GET MY STRENGTH BACK.WHAT MEDS ARE YOU TAKING?PLEASE I NEED ALL THE ADVICE I CAN GET ON THIS PLEASE.IT HAS BEEN EMOTIONAL FOR ME JUST GETTING USE TO GASTRIC BYPASS NOW I FACE THIS.THANK YOU FOR YOU FOR YOUR TIME.YOUR FRIEND BONNIE

Bonnie, We are all so worried about you. What can we do to help you? My prayers are with you. Love ya, Ellen

Sorry you are still sick Bonnie I do have IBS but I didn't get it after WLS like you. I got it years ago and it does still bother me from time to time. I don't remember the name of it, but this is something you can look into. I will still having lots of trouble and not feeling well and a nurse that works with my mom recommended these tablets (I think we got them at GNC) Anyway, they are chewable tablets and their job was to replace the natural bacteria in my intestines since being so sick had flushed everything out. I wish I could remember the name. I know that I had to keep the tablets in the refrigerator. It might be something you want to look into...it certainly couldn't hurt and I remember feeling better after I took them. Good Luck, I am still routing and praying for you!!!! (((BONNIE))) Robyn

Hi Bonnie!! I'm so sorry you're still not feeling well. I was diagnosed with IBS about 6 years ago. The doc at that time put me on a drug called Librax. While it worked ok, I didn't like the way the drug made me feel. I was always exhausted. The drug contains librium, so I'm sure that's why I was so tired. Funny thing though, I took myself off the medicine about 2 years ago, and have not had any problems since. At that time, I took on a new philosophy to not let things worry me so much, so I'm not sure if that has anything to do with me not having problems now or if the doctor's just didn't know what the problem was and called it IBS to appease me. Unfortunately, I don't have any great words of wisdom to offer, but I do want you to know you're in my thoughts and prayers. You might want to check out what WebMD has to say about IBS - it may help a little. Try posting on the main messageboard too, I'm sure there are other folks around who have experienced what you're going through now. Take care, love, and let me know if there's anything I can do to help you!!!! Hugs & !!!!! Cathy

Bonnie So sorry that you are having such a tough time still. You know before it gets too bad again to tell the docs, right!? I don't have much advice, but keep yourself hydrated. If you cannot tolerate water, try taking alot of the sugar free popsicles. Take care of yourself, Bonnie. Dianne