Question:
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

It has been 1year and 10 month since i had the gastic bypass. I was haveing a lot of pain on my right side so my doctor take out my gallbladder, i am still haveing a lot of pain on that side. Know my doctor say i might have Irritable bowel syndrome [i.b.s] do any one have i.b.s I NEED HELP    — bambina31 (posted on June 11, 2009)

June 11, 2009
I have IBS...been better since surgery, but it keeps me going every day like clockwork and i don't get constipated much. If you are having pain on your right side, I know constipation is not your problem, watch what foods you are eating cuz something your are eating is causing the spasm. There are meds out there to control it. I used Levsin, an anti spasm med. Ask your dr about an antispasm med once you've been diagnosed. Good luck to you. Hugs, kim
   — gpcmist

June 11, 2009
I have irritable Bowel Syndrome, and have had some relief from my Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, but I have had more from finding out what food allergies I have. Once I discovered my allergies, I began to avoid those foods, and my irritable bowel syndrome got much better. I would suggest that you get tested for allergies and find what could possibly be causing the irritation of your bowels. i hope this helps, Hugh
   — hubarlow

June 11, 2009
I had IBS before my surgery, but since the surgery (over 9 months ago), I've only had one episode. Mine came more from what I ate like greasy foods, spicy foods, etc. But I did still have episodes from stress. Now, I'm more or less just regular. I haven't had the constipation that others experience. Watch what you're eating and see if you can tie it to a type of food.
   — Ursie77

June 16, 2009
Do some reading on probiotics and ask your doctor if this would be a good option for the symptoms. I have not been officially diagnosed with IBS, but had the symptoms...I found out I was lactose intolerant and that was causing the gas and abdominal pain...as well as artificial sweetener allergies! Probiotics helped me tremendously!
   — .Anita R.