Safe to eat burgers and fries after ileostomy?

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Miss Worrier
Mar 11, 2022 3:02 pm

Hi everyone! I am almost 10 weeks out from my ileostomy and haven't had a burger and fries yet! Is it safe to eat these?!? #starving!! Lol

HenryM
Mar 11, 2022 3:20 pm

Here's my most complex answer:  YES!!

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HenryM
Mar 11, 2022 3:22 pm

Addendum:  Chew it up real good.  Don't overdo on the fries.  I find that potatoes in most every guise thickens me up, but not so much that it keeps me from eating them.  Enjoy.

Hermit
Mar 11, 2022 3:25 pm

Good question! I get my permanent ileostomy in 5 days!

Miss Worrier
Mar 11, 2022 4:20 pm
Reply to Hermit

Good luck.

 

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Hermit
Mar 11, 2022 8:07 pm
Reply to Miss Worrier

Thanks!

Past Member
Mar 11, 2022 8:29 pm
Reply to HenryM

Same with potatoes. Definitely thicken things up.

TerryLT
Mar 11, 2022 8:57 pm

I would be cautious if your burger has tomato, lettuce, or relish on it. Make sure you chew really well, and wash it down with lots of fluids. Enjoy!

Past Member
Mar 11, 2022 10:49 pm

Hell yes!

About the same time after ileo surgery, that's exactly the food I craved too! Or to be precise, a double bacon and cheeseburger, fries and a serve of onion rings washed down with a chocolate thickshake!

Congratulations on getting your appetite back, that's one of the best feelings ever.

Bon appétit!

Miss Worrier
Mar 11, 2022 11:58 pm
Reply to HenryM

Thank you!!

Earth Angel
Mar 12, 2022 12:32 am
Reply to Hermit

Best of luck to you.

Axl
Mar 12, 2022 2:44 am

I had exactly that last night for dinner.

ron in mich
Mar 12, 2022 1:55 pm

Hi Miss, when I had resection surgery a few years ago, I had my wife get a kids' meal burger and fries from BK, and boy did that hit the spot. But like others said, chew real well and drink a lot with it.

Anoniem18
Mar 14, 2022 8:24 pm
Reply to HenryM

I have an ileostomy since 2012-04-20, and I eat everything. However, due to problems with my teeth (due to 6 months of radiation), I use cashews etc. in a smoothie in a blender.
The key is to drink lots of fluids (mostly water). I have never had dehydration issues, even though several medicines (diabetes, blood pressure) do cause dehydration.
I gave up being a paid member, so I can only comment. You can message me if you like.

corbiator!
Mar 15, 2022 3:58 pm
Reply to HenryM

I stopped on the way home from having my ileostomy done, (about a month after receiving this monster) best burger I ever had!

Double cheeseburger and fries @McDonald's! Haven't been in McDonald's since!

JB