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Pre-VSG surgery I had IBS and had diarrhea 4 days out of 7. They told me that VSG often cures IBS. Well in my case it did and I have not been this constipated in at least 40 years. My surgeon recommended Milk of Magnesia whenever it goes on for too many days. It does seem to be milder than some other alternatives.

Today was my 6 month check-up and I felt clogged up so I took some MOM at bedtime. At 3 a.m. i woke up and my stomach was singing up a real chorus. It really was quite funny and it didn't stop for over an hour. My stomach has never made so much noise. LOL!!!!

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Pre-VSG surgery I had IBS and had diarrhea 4 days out of 7. They told me that VSG often cures IBS. Well in my case it did and I have not been this constipated in at least 40 years. My surgeon recommended Milk of Magnesia whenever it goes on for too many days. It does seem to be milder than some other alternatives.

Today was my 6 month check-up and I felt clogged up so I took some MOM at bedtime. At 3 a.m. i woke up and my stomach was singing up a real chorus. It really was quite funny and it didn't stop for over an hour. My stomach has never made so much noise. LOL!!!!

hi - man oh man - was that you the other month I heard something like a volcano, now i know what it really was :tongue2: glad you're feeling better. keep up the good work. i'm pre-surery DOS 12/6/11 - can't wait - take care - kathy

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I was told that the surgery would NOT cure my IBS due to it being a large intestine problem. Pre-surgery, I was loose to watery about 5 times a day, every day. I started on acidophilous and it became not so loose and maybe three times a day. Now that I am 22 days post-op, I no longer have loose BM's but I go about once every day and a half or so. I still have the loud lower bowel sounds that mimick flatulence (embarassing as he!! since I work in an office environment) but so far, no more "tuck and run" episodes.

It may be that I cannot eat the trigger foods right now (fresh raw veggies, high fat items, lettuce, or high Fiber items) or it may have to do with the minimal amount of food going in. Who knows. All I know is that I am no longer on the acidophilous and HAPPY about that. It's nice to not worry about where the bathroom is and how far away from it can I safely be!!

Shae

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