My bowel resectioning was due to a car accident on November 1. The seat belt went into me at the time of impact. I lost 47 1/2 inches of my small intestine and part of my colon. It is now going on 5 months. At first my stools were runny and I needed to be close to the bathroom at all times. I take 1 Fibercon at night to make my bowel movements bulkier if that makes sense. It was very hard at first. My incision hurt and still feels tender to the touch at times. It healed nicely and did not have any issues. Now I eat small meals and never eat until I am full otherwise I may have more bowel movements. My digestive system is very touchy and I am not able to have raw veggies or salads, chocolate, caffeine, or carbonated beverages. Protein drinks go right through me and I only wish I could drink a protein shake. I was 112 lbs at time of accident and now I about 100 lbs. Not the kind of weight loss you want. I also became lactose intolerant due to the trauma. I have a nutritionist and have started to add more fiber into my diet. One thing I have experienced in the last couple of months is more gas. It can really make my lower abdomen sore and lower back. I tried the peppermint tea and GasX but am wondering if others have experienced this. Also, if others have experienced horrible smelling bowel movements due to it not staying in the small intestine long enough. Just wondering. I can empathize with you all that this truly changed my life.