VSG & Microscopic Colitis

[Heather_Feather 24]

I just had my sleeve done on 5-15-14. About a year ago, I was diagnosed with microscopic colitis. I had severe abdominal pains and horrible diarhhea. I eventually started taking a medication called Lialda. (I stopped taking it prior to surgery and haven't started taking it again.) Any way, my question is: Does anyone else have microscopic colitis and if so, do you still have a lot of symptoms?

[RioNan 3]

Hi @@Heather_Feather - I also have microscopic colitis and I'm wondering how you've done since having your vsg surgery. I've had it for years and after many years of being on Entocort I was able to get off of that and my last biopsy was clear. I've been in remission for over a year but now has flared up again. I'm scheduled for surgery two weeks from now and getting anxious about the MC and surgery.

[Mistie 201]

Hi @@Heather_Feather - I also have microscopic colitis and I'm wondering how you've done since having your vsg surgery. I've had it for years and after many years of being on Entocort I was able to get off of that and my last biopsy was clear. I've been in remission for over a year but now has flared up again. I'm scheduled for surgery two weeks from now and getting anxious about the MC and surgery.

@Ihnan - I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age 8, which is a form of colitis. I have been in remission for ages, but have the ongoing symptoms of nausea, stomach pain, and upset stomach. I was terrified of how the sleeve might impact these issues, as it's all in the same system. However, most of the colitis issues are in the intestines, rather than the stomach. I was sleeved 10/26. I have had no problems from the colitis - and in fact, a benefit is I did NOT deal with the Constipation many do after surgery, which was a relief!

[RioNan 3]

@@Mistie Thanks so much! I'm hoping this stops soon. My gastroenterologist said the same thing - the stomach surgery should not affect the intestines.