Hi I'm 48 years old I have had an emergency bowel resection 5 years ago. Since then I have gained 50 lbs having terrible evacuating my bowel tried many laxatives still having troubles. After I eat my abdomen expands & my girth is obviously larger. I don't know how I can lose weight. Every diet I try I fail. Before my surgery I never had a weight problem. I don't know what to do. I believe the source of my problems is my bowels. Any suggestions?