Hey all š
Just had laparoscopic surgery on Jan 19 and now have an Ileostomy. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis about 6 years ago out of nowhere and every thing went downhill from there. Thankfully, the last 6 years I really focused on health and fitness so I had a decent physical build leading up to my surgery.Ā
honestly, the surgery wasnāt that bad. I needed a few days for my system to start up, which almost led to a NG tube, but I refused it and just puked for 2 days Ā seemed to work  𤣠aside from that I didnāt really experience much pain which was not expected. I feel more capable than I probably am.Ā
After the surgery, I lost about 20 pounds in the first week. My muscle seems to be deteriorating by the day. Haha. Curious if my core is stronger because I have abs before the surgery? (They are still there) OR so I still need to start from the basics.Ā
After I got out of the hospital I was scared of all food. I was very careful what I ate and how much I chewed. I got so annoyed that I slowly reintroduced foods that I love, and started to chew less. My output was mush, so I kept pushing my limits until I saw chunks in my output. Still nothin. I also seem to absorb all the water I drink. (like 3/4L) My output has been a thick paste since I left the hospital and I only empty my bag 2 times a day and none at night.Ā
3 weeks after surgery and I eat everything ( not fibre yet) I just ate a full meal at McDonaldās, Iāve had tacos, Iāve cream, fish, tons of chips, chicken burgers, oatmeal and so much more!! Everything comes out as a paste. And I chew like a normal person.Ā
I was so afraid of food but Iām starting to get a bit of that relationship back I thought I was going to lose forever. Iām optimistic about the future now and once Iām healed I feel like most , if not all food will be ok.Ā
Anyways. Not sure why I wrote this. Figured it might give some noobs like me some hope. I feel so much better now. When you wake up in the hospital everything feels like a nightmare and itās so depressing. The internet can be a scary place to ālearnā something like this.Ā
cheers!Ā