Question:
Anyone with IBS (diarreha) had problem after surgery?

I have IBS(diarreha) for over 20 yrs...am considering WLS and wondering how it would affect the IBS...get worse or better?    — sweetiekk (posted on June 19, 2006)

June 19, 2006
Hi Karen, I have had IBS for over 20 years also. I had RNY October 31, 2005. I have lost 95 lbs. But I have noticed that the IBS for me has gotten better. Now when I eat I don't have to immediately hit the john. I guess it is different for some people tho. Hope this helps you.
   — Gigi

June 19, 2006
Hi Karen...prior to surgery I had horrible IBS too I would have to run for the bathroom particularly after I ate a large meal. Now, however, I have had only 2 or 3 attacks in the past 13 months!!! YAY!!! It is so much better. I do not know if it is that way for everybody but it has been miraculous seeing that I used to get IBS attacks pretty much 2-3 time a week (or more!). I hope your results are similar...best wishes to you!
   — SteffieBear15

June 19, 2006
Hi Karen, I also have IBS and am in the beginning stages of having WLS (Starting my paperwork). I posted the same question a couple of months back, and the response I got was that the IBS seems to get better after WLS. I hope that is how it goes for us. I was afraid that the IBS would get worse after WLS. Good luck in your journey. If you want, you may e-mail me. Annetta
   — GrammaAnn

June 20, 2006
Me too - mine completely resolved after surgery. I don't know why but it seems to be a common thread. I wouldn't bank on it, but it seems to help some. :)
   — Dinka Doo

June 20, 2006
I sitll have days of IBS and diarhea...but it has gone to every other day for the most part....
   — granolababe

June 22, 2006
I've had IBS in conjunction with my fibromyalgia for years. Surgery has nearly stopped it for me. In fact, I went 6 years without an attack. I've had a few attacks since then, but nothing as severe as before. Regards~
   — Statuesque