best/worst foods

Most of the above are fine for me... This is a subject that is VERY subjective though. For example, I have no problems eating spicy or acidic foods, many people can't tolerate them.

Carrots, winter squash, and potatoes are go-to veggies for me. They don't increase my frequency at all (unlike other veggies).

Summer squash (like zucchini) increases my frequency a lot.

Coconut milk wrecks me. Incredible amounts of gas.

Most other foods don't cause noticeable changes for me. Honeydew melon and cantaloupe work well for me as far as fruits go (in addition to the classic banana). I also have grapes often as long as I'm careful with the skins and don't eat a huge serving at once.

The thing that really affects me the most is quantity. When I eat less I feel better and I go less. It's harder to be more active because that requires more calories, but I try to offset with extra calories that are really easy to digest, like yogurt, instead of steak

I used to eat ANYTHING without issue, but these days, avoid nuts, seeds, mushrooms, corn, bamboo shoots, raw cabbage in bulk... I tend to be a bit narrow at the anal anastomoses site, and these are blocking foods.

I'm lactose intolerant, and use almond milk. Whey protein kills me. I can eat cheese and yogurt, though. Can't do milk in bulk or ice cream without cramps.

I can't eat raw apples, or stone fruits, they cause cramps, and I avoid beans and soy in bulk (gas, gas, GAS!). My best fruits are strawberries and bananas. Salads give me no issues, especially raw spinach and butter lettuces... But I leave out carrots. Cukes are ok. Can eat pretty much all veggies cooked.

However, besides my blocking foods, I can usually tolerate a bite or two of the others without major issue. The more I eat of them the worse I feel, though. I also have a degree of GERD from time to time. I love sauce, but need a Pepcid these days; however, no pouch issues with spice or sauce, it's all stomach.