are you taking a magenisum suppliment? Magensium can cause you to go to the bathroom a lot. Especially magensium oxide. Although I find that Mag citrate does that same thing to me.

I'm 13 years post op, and for the past 6 years I've suffered with IBS. I have it under control now but have gone through many tests. I had a colonoscopy to rule out Crohns and colitis, was also tested for lactose intolerance and all were negative. Early on, I would get a lot if diarrhea from pre-mixed protein shakes because they have artificial sweetener in them and it gave me a lot of gas and bloating. Sugar alcohols are like poison to me and I stay away from them. Eating too fast would always bloat me up and end in diarrhea. I'd suggest getting a colonoscopy to rule out any inflammatory bowel disease and then take a good look at your diet. Eliminate artificial sweeteners like sucralose or sugar alcohols. Maybe get tested for SIBO as it can occur after weight loss surgery of any kind. Good luck and above all, be kind to yourself and be strong as you get through this struggle.

OH my gosh. I will be honest i did not have ds but i just thought i would read and so glad i did. Even though i did not have the same surgery i suffer so bad with stomach issues. I am 9 years out. i never know when the diarrhea will hit. I get nausea all the time. i can not even do protein drinks without feeling sick. I exercise and don't eat the junk food and i have gained so much weight. my stomach is so bloated. i have been so down on my self. People say you exercise all the time how did you gain so much weight. You need to watch what you eat. i do. it is very unusual for me to get a meal into me without feeling sick.

Sorry for writing here but no one seems to understand what i am going through

It was a nightmare for me while I heard great things from keto users.

I am 13+ years out and DS was the right decision. I am 100% compliant with daily vitamins and have not had vitamin related health issues other than ferritin deficiency (corrected by infusions) or osteopenia (but I am 67, and it is age related). I picked DS for health. Eliminated diabetes, hypertension and joint pain. I picked it because of long term efficacy. My niece had VSG at 359+ lbs and lost maybe 100, only to regain it all and then some. Fact is DS provides significantly superior excess weight loss in morbidly obese people over VSG over the long term. I started at 285, and lost 150, maintained more or less -135 lbs over time. If I had been 210, I might have considered another procedure.How confident are you that you can maintain weight loss by permanently eating fewer calories for the rest of your life? You can out-eat DS, but you will pay a price in quality of life with diarrhea, gas, etc. it has been effective discipline for me. DS requires you to be devoted daily to supplements, but it's only a few minutes a day. It does cost money though, perhaps $500/year or more for vitamins. It does mean you will need health insurance consistently, because vitamin testing without insurance can be more than $750/ year. Being morbidly obese is expensive too in terms of health care, food costs, clothing costs, employment discrimination etc. there are pros and cons, but I wanted to "cut once" and have the best chance of permanent weight loss. Good luck with your decision. My surgeon said DS should be restricted to people who are smart enough to keep up with vitamins and who know the risks of getting lazy about it. The fact that you are asking these questions is a very good sign.