I had a bowel resection for Crohn’s in April (my third one in 22 years) and since then have lost 20 pounds (down to 150 pounds - I’m 6’1”). All my stool tests and bloodwork are fairly normal but I have persistent, horrible gas all day with frequent diarrhea. My stool elastase test measured 150, which is somewhat low. I’ve been taking digestive enzymes, which don’t seem to really help. I have tried low fodmap. Now on a course of steroids. Also prescribed Bentyl. I feel like I am trying so many things at once that I am somewhat shooting in the dark.

Any suggestions? I only have 150 cm of small intestine left and perhaps this is a chronic problem I’ll just have to deal with? I hope this isn’t the case as it is negatively impacting my quality of life. Is it worth a visit to Mayo Clinic? I’m currently being treated in Colorado.

I am at a loss here.

Thanks.