@ina9 Catalina, I did have the surgery and in a post dated recently I shared that my “fix” failed. It was done by suspension, I now will have to have another try using mesh. The colorectal surgeon feels this failure may be due to bladder involvement, so we are going down that path now.
As far as diet and supplements…my husband and I eat a whole food, 98% plant based diet. Minimal salt, sugar, oil (no seed oils). We occasionally have salmon, and I occasionally will have chicken. I take supplements due to age, diet, and inherent nutritional or genetic deficiencies. I am an active 70 yo, in good health with no chronic diseases. I have recently learned I have food sensitivities. Dairy causes head congestion and coughing, gluten/wheat causes anxiety. I hope this answered your question. I wish you the best of luck along this journey.