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Chronic small bowel obstruction from adhesions
Digestive Health | Last Active: Feb 12, 2023 | Replies (212)Comment receiving replies
Hello @judibutter
I am pleased that you posted this concern. We have had many members on Connect who have posted about this problem. I would like to invite @thull and @nancybev who have had experiences similar to yours and might be able to offer you some suggestions. Do you see a gastroenterologist?
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When my small bowel obstruction was total, they did the NG tube and finally had to put me on TPN because I was basically starving and needed nutrition. Once some stuff started getting through, I was on the TPN until I could handle enough calories to maintain my weight. My obstruction was due to adhesions from my colostomy reversal surgery. Liquids are great....I like high protein Boost and Boost Breeze which is clear. Important to get calories and protein. Low residue diet, which is very low fiber. Nothing over 1 gram of fiber per serving. To me, the liquids are my safe space. I know those feed me and get through.
Slow baby steps are best . Add things gradually and in small amounts. Like a couple bites of scrambled eggs, a few bites of applesauce or pudding. See how it feels.
I am heading back into Mayo this Friday to have an outpatient procedure on my incision scar.
I hope some of my suggestions help