Looking for some advice on good foods to eat to help Bring the number of times down. As I'm goin back to work soon and I'm a gardener so toilets won't be as accessible as I would like. Also needin reassured that it does come down in times a day...
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Are you taking Imodium or anything like that? If not, ask your dr. about taking something to slow the bowels. 10x a day is pretty good for 6 weeks after but I can understand the concern with your job. Stay away from too much sugar...I know that makes me go more. It's tough to suggest what to eat since its so individual.
Your frequency will go down in the coming weeks/months. Hopefully you have no urgency. I can hold it for hours if I have to. It gets really uncomfortable but at least I can do it. Good luck!
Your frequency will go down in the coming weeks/months. Hopefully you have no urgency. I can hold it for hours if I have to. It gets really uncomfortable but at least I can do it. Good luck!
Yeah I'm taking loperamide. Which does help, still trying to find a balance. Knowing that 10 times is ok for 6 weeks post op. puts my mind a rest a little. Thank you for your reply
Your BM's will gradually get lower and lower. Your body is still adjusting to the new setup.
Immodium is your friend right now.
Ohh, and if you don't have Calmoseptine yet, you might want to get some. Butt burn and butt itch, if you haven't experienced them yet, are coming. . .and then it passes.
I found a bidet was a HUGE help in keeping my butt clean without using TP (TP chaffed something awful!). That stream of water also helped with butt itch.
Congrats on your J-Pouch!!! Honest, you're gonna adjust and never think about it again.
Immodium is your friend right now.
Ohh, and if you don't have Calmoseptine yet, you might want to get some. Butt burn and butt itch, if you haven't experienced them yet, are coming. . .and then it passes.
I found a bidet was a HUGE help in keeping my butt clean without using TP (TP chaffed something awful!). That stream of water also helped with butt itch.
Congrats on your J-Pouch!!! Honest, you're gonna adjust and never think about it again.