I had my colon removed in July 2022 and reversal (ileorectal anastomosis) in November 2022. I developed an ileus after the reversal. So not fun. I've been struggling with wanting to eat for a while now. My body doesn't tolerate applesauce, but lately I've been liking cheeseburgers. I can't think of a raw fruit or veggie my body has tolerated well—oh, except bananas and small amounts of romaine lettuce. My general GI doctor ran some tests in March and thinks my small intestine is already doing a good job learning to absorb more and take over things the colon used to do. My sister-in-law is making a broccoli salad for Easter and it's something I used to like... but I don't know about raw broccoli?? Is that always a no-go after no more colon?
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