What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits that is not associated with any abnormali...

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Yes--I have a weight problem and it is important to do something about it. For having IBS--would surgery help at all if anyoneone knows?


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Reply #1 - 09/24/09  6:19pm
" Well...I had gastric bypass RNY surgery 7 years ago...and I was diagnosed this year with IBS-C. I don't guess it helped me...however, I am now 115 lbs. instead of 247 lbs. "
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