I was just started on Bentyl and I have to take fiber with it. My system is just unpredictable.

What kind of fiber are you taking?

I just take the generic fiber powder. The Bentyl will make me constipated and the fiber added helps just keeps things in balance.

I'm just so confused on what to do!! The bloating is awful. I just feel like my stomach is huge. Having to wear my fatter pants!!

I was doing Weight watchers and was happy with my results and then my stomach problems got worse so I haven't got back to weigh in! Just need to get this straightened out.

You can also watching for trigger foods. There are some types of food that can make your IBS symptoms worse. Examples are dairy and foods with a lot of acid. It took me about 6 months to figure out the right balance. Just don't let it get you down and keep trying. Sometimes peppermint tea will work for me also.

HI and welcome.
Although I was diagnosed with IBS back in June last year I still feel new to this. I have gastritis also and it runs along ok. Its the IBS that misbehaves now and then.
I don't take any western meds for either. Are you taking any probiotics? They are wonderful for IBS. I also take slippery elm and have recently started taking a herbal liquid from Germany called Iberogast. I take it three times a day with food and it is helping more than anything else to date.
Our diet is a huge part of this and you might want to see a dietician for more help. I didn't with the gastritis as they no so little about it but the dietician helped with the IBS.
Good luck.
cas

I've tried the peppermint tea. It does seem to help.

Soretum...what kind of probiotics do you take? I've been told to take digestive enyzmes. Are those the same thing?

Probiotics and digestive enzymes are different. I live in Australia and my probiotic is made here. I get it through my naturopath and it has billions of the goodies in it. I hope the link below helps. I've learnt something new today as I didn't know what the differences were. Great question.
Cas

http://www.ojaihealers.com/what_is_homeopathy/

Peppermint tea helped me to. Was nervous to try it due to my gastritis but all good. Can't praise Iberogast enough. Maybe google it. It is my wonder tonic.

Thanks Cas! I'll check it out.

Welcome! Yes, bentyl and probiotics may help. As may a natural high fiber diet. At least it does for me. Additionally, if you have any questions about the colonoscopy, just ask. Most of us have had them and honestly they are not so bad. (It is true when the say that the prep is the worse). Other than that, please know you have a lot of support here and remember a lot of friends as well. Best wishes and I hope you are on your way to feeling better soon!