Post Sleeve Surgery Issues

theilman01 @theilman01

I had RNY and not sleeve, but my gas is related to type of food I eat. I became intolerant to many dairy products after surgery.

Have you notice if certain food makes it worse?

If continues to be problem, make sure you reach out to your care team / dietitian for advice.

Very good to know. I think dairy may be my issue. Thank you!!

I have RNY bypass. I can eat very small portions of ice cream ie kiddie size
Anything more than that makes me feel sick

I had sleeve over 10 years ago certain foods still bother me ….i stay away from those foods but I do take gas x it is very helpful….as far as portion I still eat kids portion lol it is how I keep the weight off …and honestly I am satisfied with that portion sometimes even that is to much …. I learned to listen to my body ….when I go to restaurant I usually always share with someone in our party…. You will find what works for you takes time adjusting…. But let me tell you so worth it …. So nice not having to diet and watching what I eat constantly…. I eat whatever I want just not a lot of it …. Which Is fine with me …. Good luck on your new adventure

I had the sleeve done June 7, 2023, so it's been almost a year and I still have a lot of excess gas, but only burps, not flatulence. It is quite annoying but the gastroenterologist I saw pre and post surgery thinks it's normal. I can't say one food is worse than another really, as I burp after drinking water, but I find simple things like high protein granola cereal digests more easily with less gas. Smaller amounts digest easier than my full diet portion. I really wish I had more advice for you. I really dislike this side effect but would still do the surgery in spite of it.

I had my done about 12 years ago lost track lol…. I still deal with gas I take gas x it helps tremendously… I went to gastroenterologist nothing is wrong …. I just learned to live with it …. Not saying yours will not go away everyone is different…. But I read some of other side affects I will take mine lol …. I do stay away from gassy foods now …. They tend to cause gas attacks I call them ….. some are so painful I take Motrin for pain and cause stomach pain for days ….. have not had an attack since stopped all gassy foods … good luck hope yours gets better … but I have kept my weight off and I feel good the gas I deal with it …..

Hi, I just wanted to mention that you might want to check with your bariatric doctor about taking Motrin. It is an non steroidal anti inflammatory and can cause problems in the stomach, usually ulcers, when taken after surgery because we have scar tissue and are more predisposed to it. The Motrin may be adding to your problems. My surgeon was against NSAID use after surgery. The first 6 months they were not allowed at all, and after only in exceptional circumstances and taken with an anti acid like Prevacid. But he preferred not using it. You may already know this but I thought I'd mention it in case it never came up with your surgeon. I asked because I have arthritis that was being treated with the NSAID Celebrex.

Hi everyone. I would love your opinion. Very long story short: in June 2022 I had bariatric sleeve surgery. 4 months later my life completely changed. It started with extreme constipation, severe abdominal pain, trapped gas. It’s been over 2 years and my life is so bad. I am in constant chronic severe abdominal pain with several symptoms with it. From the morning I open my eyes until going to sleep. Sleep is the only relief I get. No matter what I eat or whether I go to the bathroom or not…I am in severe pain. Every single day for 2 years. I was diagnosed with IBS but I feel like I’m dying. I can’t stress how bad this is. I barely go out, barely go to the store and miss many events. My quality of life is so bad. I have been to many doctors and have had many tests done. All negative. Could it be something other than IBS and the doctors have missed it?

Hello @kendra75,

As I'm sure you are aware, Mayo Connect is comprised of patients, like yourself, who are not medical professionals. Therefore, we cannot guess at a diagnosis for your abdominal pain.

The pain and discomfort you are experiencing must be very difficult. When you said that you have "had many tests done." I'm assuming that has included a CT scan and abdominal ultrasound as well as an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. Could you list any other tests that have been done?

There are lots of diagnoses that are relatively rare and not always looked for. These include mesenteric panniculitis (see discussion listed below:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mesenteric-panniculitis-or-schlerosing-mesentertis-auto-immune-around-small-intestine/
And,
--MALS (median arcuate ligament syndrome (see discussion listed below)
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/median-arcuate-ligament-syndrome-mals/
On Connect, there is a discussion of members who have had (or are considering) bariatric surgery. You might find their posts of interest to you. Here is a link
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/new-to-mayo-bariatric-group/
As these symptoms began shortly after the bariatric sleeve surgery, have you talked with the surgeon who performed the procedure? Also, have you considered getting a second opinion with a well-known GI specialist?

Hi,
A diagnosis of IBS is given because they have no other idea of what you have. IBS is not a disease it is a convienient label given when they have no idea what is wrong with you. I have put up with it for 13 years and only recently did Dr's start making real diagnoses for me after my continual protestations. I had to point out this is not a life I wish to have, with no help I'm left with the alternative of suicide to stop the discomfort, cure or kill their choice. For the last 18 months I have been under a Gastrologist who has risen to the challenge and we have made some minor advances. Thirteen years of hell with a conveinient label of IBS has turned into Autonomic polyneuropahy this year and yesterday CSVD, cerebral small vessel disease. I'm guessing treatment is going to take 10 years to happen at the lacksadaisical way health "proffesionals"conduct themselves. I have lost track of the times I have been told it is psychologial. After MRI imaging they are now facing a dose of humble pie when we meet again! Yes there are tell tale signs of health issues which greatly enhances my assertion I'm not crazy, there is something wrong physically.
All you can do is keep asking difficult questions and put them on the spot, question their diagnosis and don't settle for less. Just remember you are your best advocate and the old addage of the squeeky wheel gets the oil, does work.
Cheers