CatHair wrote:Adding my two cents' worth here. Today marks two weeks out from reversal after three months with ileostomy following LAR . . .
I've been gradually returning to my pre-Dx diet, though holding off on the really rough stuff like seeds and tougher greens. No apparent problems with that, so far. With this evening's yogurt I am trying the Metamucil bulk-building approach for the next 3-4 days. Let's see what happens. My preferred status is much-diminished clustering and reduced "ring burn."
Overall, my energy and attitude are good and I'm looking great (get cancer, lose 25 excess pounds quickly!) despite the stresses of surgeries and recovery. Got my cooking mojo back a couple of days ago, which is a huge step. Really been missing the ability to do even low-level abdominal exercise -- can't even do a full forward fold because of the lumps, bumps and tenderness at the reversal site -- so am walking as long at a time as my innards permit, doing light dumbbell work, and practicing as much yoga and yoga-like substances as my belly permits.
Hope this helps other Club members. Thanks to all for the opportunity this forum provides.
CatHair wrote:JDMNYC, I had the same deep apprehensions before my takedown. It truly has been nowhere near as awful as I had imagined. Hope all goes well and smoothly for you tomorrow. Oh, here's a helpful hint: bring prune juice with you to the hospital. It won't be on the low-residue diet menu, but you may need it! My chaplain scored some for me from the 19th floor...
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