Normal foods after resection

[bkbigfish]

Hi all, just wondering how long after a small bowel resection you went back to a normal diet? I am I had it done on Feb 16th and am going to see the surgeon today at 450. I am healing awesome and have stayed to a soft food diet, but have eaten blueberries and some canned veggies. Also, how long until you were allowed to drive? I feel great and hopefully I will get the ok for these things. I know to be careful not to push it to soon, but it is amazing how much better I feel! Thanks, Billy

 

[ameslouise]

Hi Billy - Hope you get a good check up today and your surgeon was able to answer some of your questions.

I would suggest not pushing yourself too far too quickly. Introduce foods slowly.

As for driving, did you have lapro or were you cut open? Those stomach muscles are used for everything, and driving, specifically slamming on the brakes, can really be tough on those muscles.

Glad you are feeling so good! -Amy

 

[bkbigfish]

Just got back from dr a few hrs ago, he said get into regular foods slowly, and I can drive and resume light cardio, treadmill and bike. I am used to riding mtn bikes 30-70 miles a day so any type of cardio will do. He also said I should be able to gain weight, we will see about that! I feel great since resection on Feb 16th and am looking forward to eating and not hurting after meals, Dr. said I had a mild blockage which was kicking my butt! along with an abcess and fistula!!!! Billy

 

[bkbigfish]

Went to gym yesterday and did some light treadmill and stationary bike, 20 min on each. I feel great and it was nice to get out since I was down since mid Jan and I am normaly very active. I am on regular diet, but I am nervous about eating any hard meat or energy bars that have nuts and other hard to digest foods. My bowel movements are normal and I feel stronger every day! I sure miss my honey stinger protein bars! Maybe I will try one this weekend! Later, Billy

 

[hainman]

once i got out of hosp after resection i was told by a dietition to go for fatty food as it would help me put weight back on quicker as i'd lost over 3stone in weight.i would have scrambled egg for the 1st cpl of weeks then i went on to fried egg,tottie scone,bacon and cheese peices,after not eating for months it was great to be eating properly again.