IBS

CindiO
on 2/20/13 2:43 am

what is the best weight loss surgery for someone who has ibs? I am leaning on the vertical sleeve because my intestinal systems is so touchy.

jarabacoagirl
on 2/20/13 2:47 am
VSG on 12/17/12

When I originally posted on this string I was preop.  Now I'm post op.  Had the VSG.  I always had IBS with stress.  There is no WLS surgery that will not affect your bowels and IBS however VSG is probably the safest when it comes to that.  I've been having constipation post op but I have been told that is normal for a post op.  I finally found something that works for me Physllium Husk.  I have to take it everyday.  :-)

HW 302 lbs SW  279.8 lbs.  CW  193.8 lbs   MFP Jarabacoagirl  Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs,  3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly

108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!

 (86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)

CindiO
on 2/20/13 2:52 am

thanks, i was wondering because i don't yet have a date for surgery. and i could do the bypass but would rather not upset what doesn't need to be. i dont mind the contipation but the frequent elimination is very painful for me

jarabacoagirl
on 2/20/13 2:56 am
VSG on 12/17/12

VSG is the least risky of all of them hands down for so many reasons.  However even after VSG your bowels maybe upset for couple of mouths.    I'm two months out and and just literally figured out what works for me to be more regular. 

HW 302 lbs SW  279.8 lbs.  CW  193.8 lbs   MFP Jarabacoagirl  Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs,  3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly

108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!

 (86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)

CindiO
on 2/20/13 3:01 am

how is the pain?  , I already take fiber caps and miralax.

jarabacoagirl
on 2/20/13 3:09 am
VSG on 12/17/12

Just have pain the first couple of weeks.  Sometimes I'm still a little nauseated. 

HW 302 lbs SW  279.8 lbs.  CW  193.8 lbs   MFP Jarabacoagirl  Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs,  3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly

108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!

 (86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)

CindiO
on 2/20/13 3:13 am

Thank you for the guidence, I wish you well

jarabacoagirl
on 2/20/13 3:19 am
VSG on 12/17/12

Thank you!!  :-)  I hope everything goes well for too no matter what you end up deciding.  Take care.

HW 302 lbs SW  279.8 lbs.  CW  193.8 lbs   MFP Jarabacoagirl  Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs,  3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly

108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!

 (86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)

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