Need help with diet after a hemicolectomy....

Posted by smart1 @smart1, Sep 15, 2022

This past year I was diagnosed with 2 primary NET's and had two surgeries to remove them. Since having a portion of small intestine/ileum removed (hemicolectomy), I've had a hard time with diet. I easily get a pain on my right side abdomen after just about anything I eat. After going through tests to rule anything else out, it appears it's just diet related and being prone to blockages. I've been given some good advice from my GI on some OTC meds, like a senna laxative regimen, simethicone products, and Nexium. They have been very helpful. But, I still continue to struggle with finding enough items to eat that will help alleviate the abdominal pain. I know this is minor in the scheme of things but it's frustrating. Any suggestions of vegetables, breakfast items, or diet planning resources for this situation? I feel very limited as to what I can eat. Help appreciated!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) Support Group.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 30, 2022

In reply to @annmarie408 "yes tell me about this zoom meeting" + (show)

Hello @annmarie408

You last posted in October. Have you attended the Zoom meeting? Would you like to share about your interest in NETs?

vivie55 | @vivie55 | Oct 20, 2023

In reply to @colleenyoung "@smart1, I'm tagging fellow members @andrea5815 @hopeful33250 and @lillyann who may be able to offer their..." + (show)

No I have never heard of that diet. I would love some suggestions. I seem to have a lot of gas & diarrhea from different foods.

vivie55 | @vivie55 | Oct 20, 2023

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @annmarie408 You last posted in October. Have you attended the Zoom meeting? Would you like..." + (show)

Sure

vivie55 | @vivie55 | Oct 20, 2023

In reply to @vivie55 "Sure" + (show)

I never have had a zoom meeting

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 30, 2023

In reply to @vivie55 "No I have never heard of that diet. I would love some suggestions. I seem to..." + (show)

Hello @vivie55 and welcome to the NETs support group on Mayo Connect. I see you have posted a few times about diet and also the monthly Zoom meeting. The Zoom meeting will be this Thursday, just register in order to obtain the Zoom link. Here is the information about the meeting. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955079/

You mentioned that you are having gas and diarrhea. Would you like to share where your NET is located? Have you had any surgeries or other treatments yet?

I look forward to hearing from you again and getting to know you better.