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Chronic small bowel obstruction from adhesions
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My Mom was hospitalized twice in three weeks with SBO and has since managed her diet to avoid further complications. Her self-discipline has been crucial to her success.
Basically she follows a low residue diet. It’s easy to research, but essentially it’s about avoiding raw fruits and vegetables, seeds and nuts. She chews her food very carefully which is extremely important. She has always been a health-conscious cook so beans and vegetables are important to her. You will note that beans are not included on a low residue diet, but she cooks them well and limits them, but she also chews well.
Her gastroenterologist told her to take Miralax every day, but now she takes it in the evening if she doesn’t have a bowel movement.
Prunes, prune juice, and juices with pulp are definitely prohibited on her diet.
I hope her success story helps others to avoid hospitalization and surgery.
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I had about 5 bouts of SBO and ended up having lysis of adhesions surgery in April of 2023. Your mom’s diet is what was recommended for me too. Low fiber-low residue. I take Miralax every day. Like your mom, I’ve just had to adhere to the strict eating. As my surgeon at the Mayo Clinic said, “You’re never going to be a popcorn girl.” No seeds, no popcorn, no nuts, no fresh vegetables, etc. Thank you for your post. It makes me feel less alone. I haven’t had a SBO since surgery but have had a bout of diverticulitis. Other than that, I think the diet is imperative.
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I hope your mom has continued to do well with her change in diet.
I've just had my first bowel obstruction due to adhesions and everything I read says change my diet. Luckily, like your mom, I a. Good at self discipline and a strict diet as I've done keto to lose weight. I am really praying that this will be in my favor. Thank you for sharing