Is anyone banded and have IBD? Just wondering. I've always had problems with colitis but I was just recently diagnosed. Would love to know if the band has helped or hindered? Experiences and advice much appreciated! Thanks!!!

Kind of, I lozt my rectum and some colon due to cancer in 2010 when I was five years banded. I had an ileostomy for nine months and reversed that last july. It takes up to two years to normaluse, I have a long way still to go, swinging between diarrhoea and.co.stipation and a whole lotta other issues. The band helps in that I dont overload my system with too much food at a time but I also need a lot of soluble fibre to keep ghings going and I dont eat enough and have trouble getting metamucil or plain psyllium down, but those bulk forming agents are what I need.

Thanks for responding Jacqui! I can't imagine what you've been through. Your weight loss is awesome! Do you have problems with low blood iron?