Weight Loss Surgery and IBS

[jconnor6783 2]

I am looking to have the surgery in December and was wondering if anyone diagnosed with IBS has seen it get better after surgery. I am not having it for that reason but wondering if it makes it better or worse. I'd think it wod be better since I'd weigh a lot less and eat less. Currently 350lbs and doctor says I should get to 200 no later than 18 months post surgery

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[BuzzVSG 252]

Hi there. Before my surgery, I was diagnosed with IBS in 2012. It wasn't pleasant as you can imagine. The fear and anxiety of constantly being near a restroom. I had my surgery on March 19th of this year, and I can say that except for the occasional Constipation which is somewhat normal after this surgery, I have had zero symptoms of IBS. I am not sure if it is due to the surgery itself, or the fact that I am eating so much better now than before the surgery. Or, it could be a combination of both. I do feel so much better in that department.