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I have had trouble with red meat like beef (more pain) although pork and chicken seem OK. I am currently following a gluten and lactose free diet (my wife is a celiac so we have had to be gluten free for many years) and I tend to limit dairy so I am not sure if adding lactose free is making a difference but I do eat some yogurt, ice cream and drink some milk without significant problems. I had pain when I tried adding Benefiber so I just started trying Citrucel which is insoluble fiber. I'll see how that goes.

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Since my BO surgery last November my digestive system is gradually improving.

I am now ingesting chicken and pork better but not turkey, beef and shrimp. I don’t have a gall bladder and What has helped me with breaking down fats and meat is a supplement called Oxbile.

To build up the good gut bacteria I take a probiotic daily. I stay away from fiber laxatives as for me personally they cause gastric discomfort.

My doctor prescribed Linzess and a stool softener daily which has worked great in keeping the pipes running smoothly. 😁
Crazy thing though I still have occasional excess (painless thank Goddddd) gas/bloating buildup but Gas X helps during those times.

I am very careful to avoid eating overly fibrous veggies as they can cause blockage and with the excess scar tissue still in my stomach, I want to avoid another surgery.

Another regiment that is very beneficial to me is intermittent fasting and drinking plenty of water.

Now I can be a bad girl sometimes and eat a little to much taxing my digestive system. My tummy spanks me real good when I do.😢 But small spaced out meals really is the way to go to avoid relapse symptoms.

Trial and error is the only way that has help on the road to recovery to find a suitable eating regiment.

I can only suggest that you go slow and keep a food and supplements journal to formulate a eating plan that address your current stomach issues. 🙏🏾I pray God you get better soon.