How long does your gas last? How much do you go after a food that doesn't agree with pouch? What kind if pain do you get and where? Does the consistency change? Just trying to figure out if it's food or something else causing my problems.
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According to my surgeon, everyone is different in terms of what they tolerate and the only way to know for sure is to eat something, see what happens, and if it doesn't agree with you, to try again later.
I'm still early in the process, but so far (and fingers crossed) most things that I've tried have worked out pretty well.
I'm still early in the process, but so far (and fingers crossed) most things that I've tried have worked out pretty well.
gas is gas for me. if i eat a food i dont "tolerate" it doesnt give me more or less gas.
on the other hand, for me, irritation comes in the form of butt burn, and a feeling of inflammation/the feeling like there is a tennis ball sized flaming rock lodged in my rectum.
this lasts anywhere from a day to three days. and occasionally the whole experience will throw me off for a couple weeks. (though i dont believe my issues are pouchitis, because they seem to resolve themselves).
it does increase my frequency though not necessarily consistency (my normal frequency is 7-9 per 24hr period, and when irritated can be anywhere from 9-14). i think the frequency increase is a result of inflammation, which may be making the pouch less spacious, OR its a result of my butt hole being shy because it knows its going to burn, therefore i dont get to empty as much in one trip.
on the other hand, for me, irritation comes in the form of butt burn, and a feeling of inflammation/the feeling like there is a tennis ball sized flaming rock lodged in my rectum.
this lasts anywhere from a day to three days. and occasionally the whole experience will throw me off for a couple weeks. (though i dont believe my issues are pouchitis, because they seem to resolve themselves).
it does increase my frequency though not necessarily consistency (my normal frequency is 7-9 per 24hr period, and when irritated can be anywhere from 9-14). i think the frequency increase is a result of inflammation, which may be making the pouch less spacious, OR its a result of my butt hole being shy because it knows its going to burn, therefore i dont get to empty as much in one trip.
Eat anything and everything.
I finally slept through the night. But I have had gas for five hours straight. I think it was soft cheese. I remember someone mentioning soft cheese siding problems for them. The gas seems to increase frequency. I hope things continue to get better.
Probably "dairy / lactose " intolerant in general. You will get the same results for sour cream, milk, cheese, etc.
I had two tacos yesterday for lunch at noon without many of the fixings. My stomach was rumbling every few minutes for 10 hours until I went to bed. This happens with pretty much everything I eat, however. I've posted on here if there is anything to control the gas rumblings. I've tried Beano with no success.
Cheese bothers me sometimes too. Have you tried taking lactaid before hand? How long since your surgery?
Lactose intolerance can cause all kinds of gas. It's important to know whether that's an issue for you.