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How Do You Manage Immunity and Blood Sugar Without a Colon?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jan 27 3:14am | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
I had my colon removed due to a congenital malrotation in July 2023. I received no guidance from my hospital or rehab facility about nutrition or diarrhea. My GI suggested citrucil (produces less gas) and pepto bismol for diarrhea and indigestion. For me citrucil is largely gasless. At first I was advised not to use imodium; the reason was not provided. But I have had experience with other drs. and based on their counsel I have used imodium. To me imodium and pepto are interchangeable for my issues. I also occasionally use ondansetrom (zofran) to stop contraction spasms from diarrhea. I have stayed away from beans, peas and corn. Leafy greens don't get digested. I think talking to as many drs, both specialists, internist, and GPs about your issues helps the best. Everyone said if you see red blood or black you need a doctor.
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From my experience stay away from coconut oranges green beans asparagus popcorn I learned all the hard way. Anything that does not digest can cause an obstruction.
@aileenredding Hi, I took had Colon removed. I even developed gastritis 4 yrs ago. I can't eat green leafy vegetables due to I take warfarin..I have less iron in body as well.
What helped me loperimide which is similar to what you already take. I also take metronidazole being abroad it's what they have I don't know the name in USA but I will find out when I back in a few weeks. Metronidazole is a antibiotic that removes bacteria and helps water to move better through out the stomach. I actually feel better and don't need loperimide until I run out of metronidazole. I eat 1 banana, or a very small apple. If I have. I don't drink coffee, but powder ginger root, or green tea with lemon. And also lemon water. I don't anything else but water. Some foods don't digest, I can string beans they're low in vitamin k, but often they don't digest. Applesauce is better than apples.
I hope this helps.
Have a blessed day.
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Hello @aileenredding and @caregiver42,
I would like to invite you both to a discussion on eating after digestive tract surgery. Here is the link to that discussion:
--How Do I Eat After Digestive Tract Surgery
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-i-eat-after-digestive-tract-surgery/
As you share your experiences in this group, you will meet others who have recovered from this type of surgery. @aileenredding, You will find your experience of not having guidance post-surgery to be the expereince of many of us. We generally have to find our new eating habits by trial and error.
@caregiver42, I appreciate your concern for your family member who has had colon surgery. I think the discussion group mentioned above may also be helpful to you.
Will you both post again and let me know how you are doing?