IBS OR IBD

[BandedKT 7]

Has any one had this surgery and suffered previously from any bowel conditions? I have had long term diarrhoea problems which I've had all investigations done for and nothing ever diagnosed. My surgeon has just told me today she's concerned about the issue with my bowel being a complication (4 weeks out from my scheduled surgery) and wants me to yet again see a gastroenterologist. I was just wondering if any one else has had similar issues pre surgery and how they manage now? Also is diarrhoea a major problem for any one after surgery?

[reree6898 1,164]

I had pretty bad IBSD prior to surgery. I had normally 5-6 bad stomach days a week. Now I had sleeve not bypass but I was sleeved almost a year ago and have literally only had maybe 4 bad stomach days in the last year. Even if I hadn't lost weight (which I have) the relief I have found from the IBS issues was worth it.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@BandedKT I'm surprised they didn't suggest sleeve instead of Bypass.

[BandedKT 7]

I'm not suited for the sleeve