I Was banded 8 weeks ago and have had one fill. I'm at 3.8cc in a 10cc band. Most if the time after eating I get diarrhea. Prior to surgery I had IBS-c. It wouldn't be a problem except sometimes there it not alot of warning. I mentioned to my Dr and he said lap banders don't usually have dumping syndrome like bypass patients. Anyone else have this issue?

I Was banded 8 weeks ago and have had one fill. I'm at 3.8cc in a 10cc band. Most if the time after eating I get diarrhea. Prior to surgery I had IBS-c. It wouldn't be a problem except sometimes there it not alot of warning. I mentioned to my Dr and he said lap banders don't usually have dumping syndrome like bypass patients. Anyone else have this issue?

I was diagnosed with IBS 4 yrs ago with constant diarrhea after eating and went on Cholestyramine powder with juice and it solved my issues. Then I had surgery, I'm 9 weeks post op today and I no longer take the meds cause I stay constipated, I guess cause I no longer eat fatty foods. My surgeon mentioned this to me that I may no longer need the meds and he was right. I may have the occasional diarrhea but not very often. Hope this helps.

Donna

I've had IBS for over 10 years & had my band 2 weeks. I haven't been taking my meds either bc I'm not eating bad. But my lactose intolerance has come back. Can't do cottage cheese, yogurt or even fudgsicles. I tried the lactaid pills & they made me so bloated & uncomfortable so I've just been avoiding dairy.

Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

I haven't noticed a particular food causing it to happen. I guess I will pay more attention. I have days of constipation and then these occasional meals that seem to go right through me. Hopefully it will eventually work itself out once I get to my green zone. Thanks for your help.

I would keep a record of what you're eating & what the effects are so you can see if there's a trend. That's how I figured out it was the dairy. Its a bummer but better than being miserable. Good luck!

Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

Luvs80s - that is a good idea. Knowing I had bowel problems before surgery, I figured I'd have some kind of problem after. My Dr just said dumping shouldnt happen with Lap Band like it does with Gastric Bypass, lol.

I ate canned fruit on the liquid diet pre op & o...m...g... It was horrible. It was no sugar added in Water just like for after surgery but whatever artificial crap they put instead of sugar did not agree with me. It was hours of me feeling horrible followed by you know what. I try to stay away from artificial sweeteners but the dietician said its fine. Well apparently not for me

Banded 7/31/12 Pre op weight 344, starting weight 324

I have the same issue. I have diarrea every morning. Not a good thing.