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Tips for managing chronic Small Bowel Obstructions
Digestive Health | Last Active: Sep 27, 2021 | Replies (88)Comment receiving replies
@thull , wow--that does sound "wicked"! I was actually wondering how you were doing just before you posted. I'm sorry it turned out to be such a complicated procedure, but I too sm glad you're home and recovering.
Tramadol takes a little getting used to--it really wakes me up when I first take it but once I'm in bed and focused on just relaxing into sleep, it actually helps me sleep better. It's kind of a Jeckyl and Hyde med! But it's good that you won't be on it long, because it is possible to become physically dependent on it long-term.
Feel better soon!
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Got really good news from the surgeon today at my follow up appointment. He said everything looks good and I am free to eat whatever I want. Very exciting, but I am sure I will have some anxiety the first few times I eat something with fiber, or veggies, skin etc. Still have to keep with the high protein Boost to get my weight back up. He doesn't expect me to have any issues with the SB obstructions with all the adhesions they removed or the diverticulitis since that part of my colon is now gone. Just diarrhea will be more common since my bowel is so much shorter. Taco Bell, here I come! Just kidding! lol Hope everybody has a wonderful weekend.