Ibs

gator_chic · January 2, 2007

I have been diagnosed with IBS. Nothing I have read said that this was an issue but Crohn's disease is always mentioned. THe two are similar in some ways. Any experience with IBS people having LapBand? I am excited about the surgery but very nervous so any insight to this topic or the surgery in general would be helpful. Thanks a lot.

GayleTX · January 2, 2007

WLS cured my IBS!! I haven't even mentioned it to the doctor. I am assuming that it is due in part to a drastic change in eating habits.I had chronic diarrhea for most of 30 years. Since surgery I have not had the Constipation that most people complain of but I sure havent had IBS symptoms any more.

gator_chic · January 2, 2007

That is so awesome. When most people think IBS they think Constipation but as you say mine has been totally opposite. Thanks for your comments and your results have been incredible. Congratulations!!!

shutuplena · January 2, 2007

I've had IBS for 20 years and mine too has subsided since WLS. My IBS would act up during real stressful situtations and if I ate like an animal at one time. Since surgery I've only had 1 attack but it was mild.

Sivan · January 5, 2007

Thank you all so much for the insight that IBS has disappeared for you. I've had it for about 20 years. The makers of Immodium are going to hate me forever if WLS aleviates it.

I've always known that part of the problem is what I eat when I am stressed. But I was worried about the liquid >semi-liquid>mushie diet for the first month.

Thanks, and I hope this is another of my medical problems that will be helped through the banding. My op is on Wednesday.

Sivan