Hello,
About 3 months ago I had a total colectomy with ileo-anal anastomosis, due to cancer, so I only have my rectum left. My diet has had a major change and my dietician has recommended a low fiber diet to limit diarrhea (which often occurs). I eat mildly spiced chicken, fish, turkey (nothing deep fried) some cooked veggies, carrots, green beans, peas, squash, potatoes. If the food is very liquidy, it will go right through me so I need to eat binder foods with meals like rice, bread, potatoes, pasta. I do take psyllium fiber which seems to help. I'm always looking for new ideas of foods I can tolerate to give me more variety. Also, seems I am always drinking to keep hydrated as not having a colon limits fluid intake from foods.
One problem I'm dealing with is due to my internal hemorrhoids (which have never been a problem before) my bottom is often sore from the frequent bms, (currently about 6-8 times on a good day but right after surgery much more) so I'm in process of trying to find a remedy for that. So far the docs recs haven't helped.
It's a big change for sure. I also have a genetic condition. Best to you!