Hi,
I had a total Colectomy with Ileorectal Anastomosis on 11/22/17, and then an emergency hernia repair on 12/11/17. I remained in the hospital until 12/28 because I went into septic shock after the second surgery and ended up in the ICU. I’m finally home and recovering. I’m severely underweight (5’7” and just over 100 lbs.) so I’m desperate to gain. Obviously it’s dangerous to be so thin, especially at my age (almost 40).
My colorectal surgeon said (at my follow up on 1/4/18) that I was looking great and that I could eat whatever I wanted now. I went home and had a huge bowl of Poke (Hawaiian traditional dish) with edamame beans. I spent the next two days in agony...I thought I had a blockage again. Thankfully it wasn’t a blockage.
My question is this: when will I be able to eat fruits? Veggies? Nuts? Seeds? I was vegan before the surgery, so my diet now is very challenging...lots of bread, cheese, soups, etc. and plenty of meat products. I’d die without them, but I’m eager to get back to my favorite kale salad with pine nuts and cranberries. Please help?