I had J pouch surgery back in 2010 three stage. Did very well except for pelvic floor dysfunction that I had therapy for. See Dr. Shen for pouch care, had my pouchoscopy last September everything was great. Then about 2 months ago starting to have problems emptying I have only gone to the bathroom maybe 2 times a day at night 3-4 becasue of taking lactulose that Dr. Shen prescribed to me back in 2010. But now I can't empty anything without straining to go and even taking lactulose I strain to empty liquids. I get a lot of air trapped in me after I eat or drink anything and have a burning in my left lower abdomen just like I had when I had UC. My diet is high in protein low in fiber and sugar that is waht Dr. Shen told me to follow. Does anyone else have problems with emptying and having a lot of air after eating or drinking. What do you do, need some advice. Back to Cleveland on January 15th for another pouchoscopy with him so he can take a look. Just worried!
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i have the same lower left abdomen burn now and prior with uc as well. is your stool loose or formed?
I've had that problem and the best way I've handled it is to eat like you but in small portions throughout the day. Limit anti-diareheal and take stool softener when you can't go to bathroom. I take gas ex too. Lately I have been taking one or two lomotil, one or two loperamide, one or two gas x (green pill) and two to three stool softener before I put any food in my stomach and it seems to be working pretty good. I think the key has been not overloading my stomach at one time. I am a healthy 6'3" and 230 pounds. (Use to be a 285 lb. college offensive lineman). I have been able to maintain that wait eating the right foods and small portions. The stool softener is something I didn't try for a long time and was glad when I finally did b/c it was very hard and painful at times when I went. You can get generic at wal-mart; the brand name is colace.
I am going to see Dr. Shen in 3 weeks. This will be my 1st visit. What can I expect?