IBS and sleeve

dfw1974 · November 30, 2016

6 days till I start my pre-Op Diet. Surgery is Dec. 19th...

My question is... I have severe IBS, I would say my stomach hurts 70% of the time. There is no one things that sets it off. Does anyone else have IBS? If so, how did you do after surgery?

My neurologist said that the sleeve would not correct the IBS but it would decrease the discomfort tremendously! However, I have not been able to find any information on-line to back up his statement. It does make sense, changing your diet and decreasing food intake.

Dana

reree6898 · November 30, 2016

Before surgery I had horrible IBSD and had bad stomach days 5-6 days a week to the point where I had a hard time even going out with my family or friends due to the pain and all. Since surgery i have had only maybe three bad stomach days, and even with that it only lasted a few hours and not the whole day. My surgery was 14 months ago. I have said more then once that even if I hadn't lost any weight the surgery was worth it for the relief I have gotten from the IBS. I will say I have seen posts from others who have not had IBS improvements, but for me it has been a miracle.

deniselynn · November 30, 2016

I have IBS too. I had surgery November 8, 2016 and my stomach is going crazy! I haven't noticed any relief. I contacted my surgeon and he said I cannot take anything to help keep me regular. I'm to the point I'm afraid to leave the house because I'm spending so much time in the bathroom. However, I have read a lot of people to get relief. I'm hopeful this is just a phase.

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