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Apologies for the long post - its my first...  Almost embarrassed to say that I had my reconnect surgery was in early 2013 and although my quality of life was greatly improved by having my colon/rectum removed, I still have not adopted a regimen of sorts that makes me feel my healthiest.  (I do not take any supplements - after surgery, I loved not having to take any pills!)

I am intrigued that someone spoke about a Pouch clinic or specialists dealing with pouches.. I asked my surgeon after the surgery if I should seek out a dietician or nutritionist and he shrugged the idea off and simply responded, "you probably won't ever eat Kale".  That was my parting advice.  I have not seen my GI in several years because no dire need but some bits of advice she gave at the time were to eat marshmallows or P. butter to slow my output and eat greek yogurt for the probiotic.  Other than that, I should be able to eat whatever But will find, some things won't agree with me.  I gather I have not found the right resources and will consider revisiting this doctor as in 3 years, perhaps she has changed her thinking of how diet affects our gut.  I should be in the right place as my doctors are with a top ranked medical school here in St. Louis.

For now, I seek advice on a few things : ) and perhaps what I learn from this forum will lead to questions for my GI...

I am currently under weight as I know I am more anxious lately and know the brain/gut connection is a huge factor for me.  I have also been experiencing leakage or having to use the bathroom in the middle of night for the last month.  I also need to eat more.  Sometimes food does not always sound good or I get full fast or I get busy!

  • What regimens have helped put weight on?  I read someone used (unsweetened) AbSorb Plus a Protein shake but would rather go natural...
  • For those anemic - can you handle iron pills and what dosage?
  • Are probiotics useful for us and which ones?  I was once under the impression only expensive VSL for us Jpouchers but I have no clue what strands I should seek.
  • When your gut is seemingly not healthy, what is useful in improving its Flora (Kimchi, kraut..)
  • Does anyone use metamucil or something like this or anti-diarrheal to firm things up?

 

I best stop here!  Thank you for your time and any information you have to offer - Kate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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