Oily or greasy stools

That is not so much of a pouchitis symptom, but a malabsorption symptom. Could be gallbladder or pancreas related. Have you been tested?

Jan

I have no gallbladder could that be why? This just started so I have not seen a doctor yet.

its also a major sign of bacterial overgrowth... (and malabsorption as a result of bacterial overgrowth)

Liz is correct that SBIO can cause it, or any reason that makes for too rapid of transit. Not having a gallbladder should not make too much of a difference, as the bile still flows. But, if you are eating fatty meals, there may not be enough bile when you need it, since you lose that big bolus of bile from your gallbladder when you eat.

Jan

I have pancreatic insufficiency and SIBO, so have to take Creon and rotating antibiotics with each meal.

I was recently diagnosed with SIBO. I think I have had it for years. I have always had excess gas, but always attributed it to chronic pouchitis. It all makes sense now.......trouble gaining weight, low B12, low vitamin D.

So now I am doing the FODMAPS diet and a round of antibiotics to get the SIBO under control.

My question is.......how do you know that your stools are oily? I have noticed that my stools are sticking to the bowl.

Thanks,
Joe

High fat stools float.

Jan