Guest guest Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Hey - you posted a few days ago about some of your more unpleasant side effects from your -ectomy. I am so sorry I have not posted sooner, it just seems like lately, I don't have time to post as much as I would like - I'm struggling just to stay up on the posts. Here are some suggestions - I am about 4-6 weeks ahead of you post op so I can truly relate to where you are at - hopefully some of these suggestions will help. For gas and bloating - keep some gas-x handy. They have small capsules, chewables and strips. If I felt any bloating, chewing one would help pretty quickly. I also take one if I am eating something I know is going to cause gas (cole slaw, chocolate, etc) Thankfully, it did ease for me right at 3-4 months post op. Let me tell you, gas wise (getting personal here) for awhile - I was putting the dog to shame!! That seems to have REALLY eased lately as my body has adjusted more. For the dumping - I don't have it bad but I do get some really loose stools sometimes and for awhile, I was going 5-6 times a day. I recently started really working on getting more fiber rich and binding foods into my diet and now I am down to a much more normal 1, sometimes 2 times a day. I eat a banana with breakfast every day and in the afternoon, I eat a handful of dry shredded wheat bites, or some celery with dip or some cheddar on triscuits. It has helped tremendously. Just some ideas. I hope something will help but I feel confident in saying that as time goes on and your body adjusts, it all gets better. We'll still never be perfect but I already feel like I'm better than before surgery and it's only going to get better yet!! Keep us posted on your visit with Dr. Rice. - in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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