Hello, All. I've spent HOURS online trying to research dietary and
other preventative measures (if such exist) for recurring bowel
obstructions, especially those that can cause perforation. I had
surgery about 8 months ago from a bowel obstruction caused by unknown
adhesions. The bowel perforated, so they had to perform surgery.
Serious stuff. A few months following the surgery I started having some
intermitant abdominal pains that a doctor explained was probably scar
tissue. He said there wasn't much I could do about it or much I can do
about preventing another obstruction. I refuse to believe that. I've
read much online about measures that can be taken. I figure if I can
reduce the chances by a few percent, I'm better off than doing nothing.
So i've upped my intake of fiber, work out more regularly, and drink a
BUNCH of water. I don't know if that has helped, but I haven't had any
pain for about a month now. I was less concerned about the pain than I
was having another obstruction, though. I read something recently,
however, that REALLY confused me. It seemed to contridict everything
I've read before. "Patients who have had a bowel obstruction or have
undergone bowel surgery (for example, a colostomy) should not eat a
high-fiber diet." What?!!!? They didn't bother expounding on this. (By
the way, if you copy and paste that quote, it will come up in many
different sources, so I don't know where it originated). I really don't
know what to think, and I'm very discouraged now. Can anyone offer me
some guidance here? Is there a source that can speak clearly on this
point?