I had appendicitis, which went misdiagnosed for 18 mths as IBS. I am slender, and my waist went from 27" to 39"...then my appendix ruptured. I was treated with multiple abx's and anti-fungals, then Xifaxin, then EnterGam. Now, over 3 yrs later, I still have diarrhea every day, and my abd girth is still 37". I am a Size 4, so I have to wear maternity clothing....none of my clothes fit me anymore. I have been to several Gastroenterologists, and they don't know why I continue to have these sx's. I am a veritable recluse, since I'm afraid to have an "accident" while I am out. I did not have these problems before the infection. I am a 69 y/o widow, and I am beginning to feel life is not worth living this way. I want to be able to date, socialize, etc. Have you heard of this problem before?