It might be due to adhessions.I don't know how many surgeries you have had.But I know just from me. Thats why I have irritable bowl syndrome.Is your Dr. telling you,you have lazy bowels? Please e-mail me back and I would love to hear from you.I'm also sending you a sight to check out. Dr. Clark D. Gerhart Home Page. Go to this webpage and just e-mail him.He will help you. He responed to my e-mail immediatly. Good luck to you...God Bless.. Michele