IBS anyone?

[Tricia1285 5]

After having the realize band placed...did anyone ever experience IBS symptoms. I have been diagnosed with Fructose Intolerance and experience a lot of IBS symptoms starting a few months after being banded. I am currently awaiting insurance approval to have the realize band removed and have the sleeve done. I have had very limited success with the band and experience IBS symptoms and pain on a daily basis as well as acid reflux. Anyone have a similar problem?

[thinathart 197]

Although I have never been banded, I have suffered from IBS for the last 15 years. Having the sleeve was the best thing I could have done for my IBS. I've had maybe 3 flares in the last 5 months, which only lasted a few hours each time. I'm more "normal" now, than I've been most of my life. Sorry if that is TMI...

[Tricia1285 5]

Music to my ears. I really hope I get the same results. I don't think I can take the stomach pains anymore. I even had to run out of a restaurant while on my honeymoon because I ate something that just went right through me.

[sknyinside 99]

I too have IBS. I am just starting to jump through the insurance hoops. So it will be at least six months before have anything done. I am hoping that it helps my symptoms!

[thinathart 197]

I don't want to say it "cured" my IBS, but it has really calmed it down. I'm almost 100% symptom free of it.

[sknyinside 99]

That's awesome to hear. Fingers crossed!

[thinathart 197]

Best wishes!

[Kimmy1813 77]

I've never been banded either, but I've had IBS for the past couple of years. I'm hoping the sleeve will help my symptoms as well. I'm looking at a July surgery date, so it's still a little ways out for me

[thinathart 197]

Your surgeries will come faster than you expect. I wish you all the best of luck and success with this awesome tool!