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How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

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@hopeful33250
Life saving burst ovarian cyst- cut horizontal by gyno then and vertical for exploratory by general surgeon. . Doctor was amazed I lived.
Then scar revision - similar to abdominoplasty. Hemorrhaged after. Two years PT.
History of blockages and hospitalizations for 17 years.
Then adlysis surgery to clean out scar tissue.
Researched different Gastro‘s and got many different opinions. Very important to get a handle on your diet and what affects your digestion. It has to do with how much scar tissue is in your intestines because the tube is narrowed. It’s important not to eat something heavy over and over and over several meals perhaps eat it once or twice and then go back to a soft diet. I have learned the hard way that certain foods can start a blockage. I go to Pelvic physical therapy and I get my facial release deep scar tissue release and dry needling. It’s important to keep the abdominal intestinal area open and get the intestines to slide the best they can
I keep different medications on hand for nausea and Gas and acid. It’s all about having the constriction not allowing food to pass through..

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@resilience and yes, I made a lot of mistakes. My rule of thumb is chew food very well. Spit it out if you can’t chew it up. No embarrassment no apologies.
Think “ density”
My go to is avocados, and try to have olive oil now n then.

Hi @resilience

Given all the surgeries you have had, I certainly appreciate your participation in this discussion group. I especially appreciate the way you adjust your eating of "heavy" foods and a "soft diet" as needed.

You have done a great job in facing this problem with diligence and thoughtfulness. I can understand why you chose the name "resilience," as you have demonstrated that well!