There is probably a thread about this somewhere, but my search function isn't working right.

Has anyone struggled with IBS pre-op and then have it resolved as a result of WLS? I have a particularly nasty case of IBS that seems to be brought on by particular foods as well as hormones and emotions. My nutritionist thought that dietary changes through the WLS process would resolve IBS, like how WLS can help resolve diabetes.

Is this even a possibility? Have you had this experience?

I had horrible IBS - D issues for years before surgery. It was to the point where I would have what I called bad stomach days at least five days a week if not every day of the week. It was truly controlling my life and I couldn't ever enjoy going out with my family or friends to dinner and a movie or what because I was miserable no matter what I ate. Since surgery (9/28/15) I have only had maybe two bad stomach days and they were not even as bad as my best day was pre op. So for me that part alone has been a miracle and has brought me a whole new ability to enjoy life.

I have awful IBS-D and still do, unfortunately. Though I think some of mine is complicated because I had my gallbladder removed. Some days it seems to improve, but other days not so much; no real reason to it. Removing pastas, rice, bread, etc. from my diet has seemed to help and I have less "poopy" days now. Good luck to you and I hope yours resolves itself!!!

I had it as well probably 3 days a week on average. The worst part was the fear. I couldn't eat anything before a flight or important meeting. It was horrible. I haven't had one single issue since surgery 16 months ago. I would do it all over again just for that. I was self pay so I feel like I got a bonus. I no longer carry diarrhea medicine in my purse. I am no longer afraid to live my life. And living it as a size 0 is icing on the cake.

~LA

I have awful IBS-D and still do, unfortunately. Though I think some of mine is complicated because I had my gallbladder removed. Some days it seems to improve, but other days not so much; no real reason to it. Removing pastas, rice, bread, etc. from my diet has seemed to help and I have less "poopy" days now. Good luck to you and I hope yours resolves itself!!!

Bless you heart, I hate that for you. I know how miserable living with that can be.

Yes. All those problems. All have resolved. Thank God.

Thank you for the question. I was just about to ask the same question. Today is an IBS day- and wondering if WLS would help or hurt it. I appreciate all the responses. It looks like mixed bag.

I asked my surgeon about this as I also suffer from IBS. He told me that it should have really no affect on it - but that some people see relief from it due to their dietary changes.

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I have IBS, and since surgery(6/15/15) have only had a few days of bad tummy days. Had my gallbladder removed(12/28/15) and have not had one single day of bad tummy days since. I do not eat any pasta, rice, only toasted bread(maybe once a month). My dr said that the sleeve might help this issue and it has. I am glad and feel as though it is a bonus of all my hard work.