Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Have a few Qs about my IBS and personal experience

OK, well, I have been diagnosed with IBS after them telling me I have lactose intolerance as well. I had a gastric bypass in June 2005 (went from 278 to 125, now at 175) and have had serious chronic diarrhea ever since. They also removed my gall bladder. I went to 2 gastroenterologists, who both quit me when they found nothing wrong. I've tried numerous medications, including tranquilizers and gastric meds. I also tried Heathers peppermint stuff and Acacia powder. Nothing is working. I'm sick and tired of having 4 bouts of serious dumping after every single meal for the past 3 years! The only thing that keep me from having diarrhea is wine, so now unfortunately, I have become an alcoholic who has been to rehab twice. In rehab, they decided I had colitis. While there, they put me on some strong antibiotics that stopped the symptoms for 3 days, but after stopping the meds, the diarrhea is back. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm at my wits end at this point!!! Thank you.

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