Good news - hit 6 weeks post-op (right hemicolectomy for Stage 3A) and surgeon gave me the green light to gradually reintroduce fiber! Honestly so excited to eat a vegetable that isn’t boiled into oblivion. Any tips for doing this without upsetting the ‘new plumbing’? What did you start with? Worried about causing diarrhea or pain by going too fast.

  • David WilliamsOPEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Thanks James! That’s super helpful. Oatmeal and bananas sound like safe starting points. Appreciate the “one at a time” warning - I probably would have made a giant salad day one! Did you find you had new permanent trigger foods after surgery?

    • James BrownEnglish
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      8 months ago

      Yeah, everyone’s different. For me (with colostomy), things like mushrooms, corn, nuts, and raw leafy greens can cause issues if I eat too much or don’t chew well. You’ll learn your own tolerances over time. Keep a food journal!

      • SuzzyEnglish
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        8 months ago

        Seconding the food journal! Invaluable for figuring out triggers post-surgery, especially with an ostomy but helpful even without. Also, stay super hydrated as you increase fiber!