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I am about 12 weeks post take down and for the last 3 weeks or so, I've been down to about 5-7 BMs each day (usually one overnight) with limited urgency. I've been feeling pretty good and finally happy to be somewhat 'normal' again. 

Yesterday, though, was awful and it seems to be continuing this morning. For awhile yesterday afternoon, I was racing to the bathroom every hour. 3 bathroom trips overnight. Terrible butt burn. 

I had a lot of pineapple in my smoothie yesterday and I'm really hoping that's the cause (or something else I ate). If it is food, how long would be reasonable to expect to feel the after effects of it? I sure hope this isn't some other complication..... I seem to recall my surgeon saying that one indication of pouchitis is a sudden increase in BM frequency but I'm really hoping this will resolve itself later today!

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I’d guess it’s most likely a garden-variety intestinal bug, or perhaps a reaction to the pineapple. In either case it should clear up in another day or three if it isn’t something more complicated. Be very, very careful to stay hydrated: you should be peeing light-colored urine at least a few times per day.

Is anyone else in the house sick?

Scott F

Could be the pineapple. That’s sent me running before. The oddest and unexpected things can do it and everyone is different. It may even change over time.

I can eat broccoli and Brussels sprouts all day, but forget even a small amount of lettuce, apples or grapes. 

12 weeks out isn’t long. You may be adjusting and it will be a trial and error process with foods.

B

Staying hydrated and resting the pouch definitely can help these things subside faster.

I’ve had odd left side pains and laying on that side with knees bent frequently helps. Suddenly things move through and there’s relief. I’ve also read laying on your left side encourages food to move through your bowels. Weird little things you learn. Hopefully that’s all it is and you find relief soon. 

B

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