Question:
People with IBS having WLS how does it affect you?

I was just diagnoised with Irritable Bowel Syndrom. I have a consult scheduled for 5/5/03. How will the surgery affect me?    — babrewer (posted on May 3, 2003)

May 3, 2003
I seem to have less diaherri (sorry about the spelling) and gas that before surgery. I was worried it would be worse. I still have the problem, but it isn't as serious.
   — obsessivekompulsive

May 3, 2003
I was diagnosed with IBS about 8 years ago. It has been pretty well controlled for about 6 years with the occassional flare up. I experienced a few problems the first weeks as my body adjusted to everything but have been fine since. I'm 12-1/2 weeks PO.
   — zoedogcbr

May 3, 2003
I was diagnosed with IBS about 3 years ago after having my gallbladdar out. Before, I dumped even when I drank water. I'm only 10 days out, but have had fewer episodes. Could be where I'm not able to have anything but liquids, but it does seem to be better. Good luck and hope everything goes smoothly for you...-10 days out and #14 lighter.
   — mellyhudel

May 4, 2003
I had a proximal (80 cm) open RNY on January 15, 2003. My IBS has continued, pretty much the same as before surgery. If anything, I have more gas.
   — Beth S.