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Posted 5/31/2011 7:55 PM (GMT -5)
hey guys had a small bowel resection on friday, just got outta the hospital, just wonder what can I eat now? when can I have dairy products like pudding and ensure, and when can I start my probiotics again?

thanks guys
Posted 5/31/2011 11:41 PM (GMT -5)
your dr should have written that info on your discharge intructions.. check and see... most just move slowly. starting with softer foods for a while then gradually returning to normal.. but really your health care team should be consulted if your not sure.
Posted 6/1/2011 8:57 AM (GMT -5)
For the first six weeks after my resections I always followed a low residue diet. Easy to chew, easy to digest. I did that to give my intestines time to heal.

Diet is pretty individual so you are going to have to try to figure out your new normal. Since my resections I have stayed on a modified version of a low residue diet as this agrees with me well.

I see no reason not to be on Probiotics, in fact I never stopped mine. Also after my resection is when I became lactose intolerant. So if you drink milk and get really gassy, bloated and diarrhea, then more than likely you are too. Good luck!
Posted 6/1/2011 4:14 PM (GMT -5)
Eat 5 small meals a day, chewing well everything going in.

I eat lots of noodles, soups, rice...avoid red meat since it needs to digest more...wait a couple of weeks.

Stay upright and seated...avoid lying down for extensive periods...walk gently several times a day.
Posted 6/1/2011 9:08 PM (GMT -5)
Does creamy peanut butter have too much fiber for a low residue diet?
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