I have excerpted the following information from messages, which are now in the International Adhesions Archives. These suggestions are not listed in any particular order. I hope that you will find something on this list that will be helpful for you:
1.) Someone mentioned that she drinks 2 - 8 oz glasses of water BEFORE every meal -- everyday without fail. She said that this really helped her.
* Have you tried doing this?
* Are you willing to give it a try?
There is nothing harmful about drinking water!! In fact, our bodies require at least 8-10 glasses of water everyday!!
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2.) The food you eat each and everyday can make a difference!! When a person has intestinal adhesions, a low-residue diet can be helpful. Are you following a low-residue diet? If not, are you willing to try doing this? I will post websites, which will give you information about a low-residue diet.
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3.) Someone commented: "You are right about the diet. Popcorn is my absolute favorite food. I haven't touched it for over six months. Ruffage of any kind: such as the skin of fruits, nuts, fiber etc. -- all cause me trouble. Beef is also not very good for me anymore."
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4.) I also read this message: "I take phayzme pills for gas and several stool softeners each night to keep things "soft."
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5.) This person shared what the doctors at Scranton, PA had told her: "I wanted to share some information I received from Dr. Redan & Dr. Reich's office. Due to the fact that I have intestinal adhesions, I suffer from bowel problems and obstructions. I was put on a liquid diet which then progressed to a soft diet. Scranton told me to continue taking Metamucil and Colace daily. They called Colace "lube for the tube"!!! I am also to stay on a very soft diet ... small portions ... peel all fruit ... eat prunes ... and do not eat popcorn."
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6.) Another person said: "I haven't totally cut beef out of my diet; because I know it bothers me much more than chicken or pork. Steak is always a problem; but softer beef is OK."
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7.) This person offered many helpful suggestions: "A few things I do: Ensure drinks ( they aren't bad tasting....I like Vanilla ), soy protein drinks with fruit juice ( no pulp ) and tofu mixed in.
I have a juicer so I make carrot and veggie juice when I have time. Odwalla carrot juice and super green drinks. With the drinks I feel sure I'm getting all my vitamins.
I also take flaxseed oil capsules 1000 mg. and multi vitamin once a day.
I usually try to have liquid stuff for breakfast and lunch. Then I can have a small dinner with my husband.
One important thing is to CHEW, CHEW CHEW!! I've always been a fast eater; but now I'm trying to take it slow and eat small bites and chew."
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8.) This is worth trying: "The only thing that helps is to get up in the morning ( before drinking or eating anything ) and drink 8 ounces of cold from refrigerator ) prune juice ... followed by a hot drink ( coffee, tea ). This causes a bowel movement within 2 1/2 to 3 hrs. Maybe this will help you."
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