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Digestive problems many years after gastric bypass - help needed

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My Bariatric Life    764

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I had gastric bypass with gall bladder removal in 2003.

I have been having serious issues related to my digestive tract for the past 2-3 years. Things like serious pain, gas and bloating, distention, Constipation, diarrhea, acne, fatigue, hormonal imbalance and whole body inflammation. I have been through many types of healthcare practitioners and tests and therapies and yet I still struggle to return to normal healthy functioning.

I am reaching out to see if anyone has experienced something similar and what you did about it. Thank you.

Cheryl

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TXJess    98

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I haven't had all, but had some, then had an illness a few years ago where I did a lot of research. Try a high quality probiotic. Also stuff to feed it, kombucha, keifer, etc. Have you tried giving up gluten? There are a lot of things that can cause those symptoms, but you are rig h t to be concerned. Our intestines are our second brain.

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I haven't had all, but had some, then had an illness a few years ago where I did a lot of research. Try a high quality probiotic. Also stuff to feed it, kombucha, keifer, etc. Have you tried giving up gluten? There are a lot of things that can cause those symptoms, but you are rig h t to be concerned. Our intestines are our second brain.

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There is so much I should have but don't get. B12 all the Vitamins and no one cares about me as they don't know enough about it in UK. What should I use or take. Xxxx

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I had the same issues after about 6 years with my VBG, but that was done 20 years ago.

I feel great with the revision to RNY, but something did need to be done years ago, but I never found a Dr that could help till last year.

I feel the medical knowledge is much better today, and hope you can find a Dr. that can really get to the bottom of it soon.

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I had the same issues after about 6 years with my VBG, but that was done 20 years ago.

I feel great with the revision to RNY, but something did need to be done years ago, but I never found a Dr that could help till last year.

I feel the medical knowledge is much better today, and hope you can find a Dr. that can really get to the bottom of it soon.

Do you have doctors name and no please.x

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TXJess    98

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So, I read some people need added bile salts to help digest some food. They sell them on Amazon.< /p>

You could be experiencing a food intolerance. For that you would need an elimination diet.

Finally, your gut bacteria could be out of balance. The best they offer now are Probiotics. They are working on this now. Some strides are being made with fecal transplants, but still not approved.

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My Bariatric Life    764

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@@TXJess I developed celiac disease and lactose intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome and candida in the years after my RNY. I have eaten a Paleo diet for years, no red meat. I take a lot of expensive supplements recommended by my clinical nutritionist, and follow a very limited diet to kill off the bad bacteria and promote the good, while also removing a potential biofilm that may be covering and protecting the bad bacteria. How long did it take you to get well? Are you able to eat normally now?

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@@My Bariatric Life that is so rough. That is quite a lot of issues. Have you done research on fecal transplants for those conditions? It sounds so gross, but there are currently studies going on for all sorts of auto-immune diseases (like Celiac), and they have great results. I'm not conspiracy-minded, but it doesn't get a lot of press because of big pharma. Until they can put it in a capsule, there won't be a lot of press or doctors who use it.

I had C-Diff for about six weeks. It was miserable. I did so much research to figure out how to not only get rid of it, but to keep it from recurring. In fact, one of the reasons I opted for the surgery were some studies indicating that the surgery helps to reset and "fix" the gut bacteria.

I really hope that you get some relief soon. It is miserable.

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@@My Bariatric Life that is so rough. That is quite a lot of issues. Have you done research on fecal transplants for those conditions? It sounds so gross, but there are currently studies going on for all sorts of auto-immune diseases (like Celiac), and they have great results. I'm not conspiracy-minded, but it doesn't get a lot of press because of big pharma. Until they can put it in a capsule, there won't be a lot of press or doctors who use it.

I had C-Diff for about six weeks. It was miserable. I did so much research to figure out how to not only get rid of it, but to keep it from recurring. In fact, one of the reasons I opted for the surgery were some studies indicating that the surgery helps to reset and "fix" the gut bacteria.

I really hope that you get some relief soon. It is miserable.

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I know a little about FMT. We included it in an article that we wrote on gut bacteria and weight gain http://www.mybariatriclife.org/trust-your-gut-bacteria-and-weight-gain-2/. At the time of the writing it was considered experimental and not covered by insurance. That may have changed by now. So I need to look into it. Thanks again for your support. It is awful to experience the pain and inflammation and bloating. Add to that the myriad of problems presented when I am in a public place, at the office, church, someone's home...

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I think all of it is fascinating. I learned so much and feel it could really be the next big discoveries in medicine. I'm going to go read that paper now????

I really do wish you good health. Most people take it for granted.

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If you live in Boston they are recruiting for this study. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02417974?term=crohn%27s+disease+and+fecal+transplant&rank=7

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I had the same issues after about 6 years with my VBG, but that was done 20 years ago.

I feel great with the revision to RNY, but something did need to be done years ago, but I never found a Dr that could help till last year.

I feel the medical knowledge is much better today, and hope you can find a Dr. that can really get to the bottom of it soon.

Do you have doctors name and no please.x

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