Stomach Problems

[Heidijenn 15]

I haven't had my surgery yet but I was just wandering if anybody with IBS or any other digestive problems has had this surgery and how did affect it??

[HopeandAgony 566]

Hi. I am almost 9 months post op sleeve. I got IBS in 2009 around the same time I had my gall bladder removed. My IBS was almost always watery diarrhea, non stop. Very rarely was I constipated.

When I started the pre op diet my diarrhea was pretty much status quo. Everyone else was saying it would soon be Constipation and that after surgery I'd be extremely constipated. That never happened for me. I had such bad diarrhea after surgery my doctor stopped all Protein shakes and had me get my Protein from meats and dairy only.

I am happy to say since having the surgery, and stopping all Protein Shakes my IBS is almost non existing. I hardly ever experience an issue. I think I've had 2 painful IBS cramping experiences in the last 9 months. I'm more regular than I've ever been since 2009.

It seems to have really helped me. I am willing to bet a large piece of the puzzle is that I am eating so much healthier.

Don't let the worry sway you. It's been so worth it. Good luck!

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Edited July 27, 2016 by HopeandAgony