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Posted 1/3/2019 10:30 PM (GMT 0)
I’m about 6-weeks post-takedown and having very loose BMs. When I first came home from the hospital, I took benefiber as directed from my doctor and it helped a lot. I still take it but it doesn’t seem to work anymore. Any suggestions?

Post Edited (colitisresearch) : 1/3/2019 3:55:18 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/3/2019 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
Once u have had your colon removed u find out what its function was.#1-is colon keeps you hydrated.#2-while sucking all liquid u intake it creates a formed stool.Once you remove it you are more prone to dehydration and u will definitely have very loose stools.I take 1 lomitil and 1 imodium every morning and night and whatever happens happens.Today is usually best formed it will get which is little popcorn chicken like with no D.Most days its D and i live with it which seems to be the way with most of us-You will find out what works best for u.Good luck
Posted 1/4/2019 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
Potatos, peanut butter, crackers and bland stuff will bulk it up. Have u tried continuing with benefiber consistently? Or metemucil? Are you taking any Imodium or lomotil? Either may be a long term solution. I think lomotil is a branch from opioids so technically it can be addictive. Imodium is what my doc recommended. I’m only a year out but I take one for lunch and one for dinner. When I was first done with surgery, I was taking two for breakfast, two at lunch and two at dinner. It may get better the more time yo my give it. Good luck!
Posted 1/4/2019 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
I don’t care about the output. If it is too dry then it can be painful. I took too many Imodium one day and I hated myself for it.
Posted 1/4/2019 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with the others 100%. Looser output is part of life. Doggie is also right, some foods can help. Pastas, breads, potatoes.... All the stuff everyone else seems to be avoiding I am grabbing for lately. smile Alcohol really slows me, but I wouldn't drink it purposely for that result.
Posted 1/4/2019 1:19 PM (GMT 0)
Aren't their others, like marshmallows that help thicken output too?
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