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Rectal Radiation and Nutrition: Anyone have plant-based diet advice?
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Welcome @amariewilkinson. I can see where you have a challenging situation. You want to follow a healthy plant-based diet, but fiber is causing issues. I'd like to bring @pjebp @travelgirl @azcyclist2018 @lisag03 @tiss @annmac74 and @virgo1952 into this discussion in the hopes that they have some first-hand experiences and tips to share.
In the meantime, these related discussions might provide some insight:
- Rectal pain and diet post right hemicolectomy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/right-hemicolectomy-rectal-pain-and-diet/
- Dietary Changes Before and After Colon Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dietary-changes-before-and-after-colon-cancer/
- Appetite Satiety: Normal to feel full after a small amount of food? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/appetite-satiety/
Amarie, have you considered taking your questions to an oncology dietitian? Many cancer centers have specialists who deal with diet for cancer patients.
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Thank you for your help and response. I have already seen an dietician from oncology at mayo and keep trying things at home to see if they help. Keeping a food diary and pain diary may help eventually but it seems very random. I’m determined to heal with God’s help and will keep seeking advice at mayo. I just came here in hopes someone had a similar experience but think all our situations here are so unique.
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Wow. I am pretty much on daily fiber to keep my bowel happy. I had a colon resection three years ago. I lost 3feet of my colon, but was fortunate when chemo and/or radiation was not necessary. I put myself (after trying a lot of food plans) on a daily gentle laxative powder and fiber gummies before my main meal. This has kept me on track with regular bowel movements. I think Colleen has good advice. You may need a very customized diet to get the results you need/want, especially if you are wanting to remain using a plant based menu. Trial and error seems to the way if it. Good luck and use this site as a sounding board for ideas and questions. Sasha