Cauliflower Rear

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Well, front actually. But then, the pun is lost. :-)

The other day, I was in the supermarket and noticed this Bob Evans mashed cauliflower. I never really thought about mashing it, but I do like cauliflower. So, I bought one and ate half of it that day. Hoo boy! I was not quite prepared for the consequences. I eat a lot of potatoes, but the thickness from those are nothing like what I experienced with the cauliflower. I spent the evening constantly pushing shit from my stoma down into my bag. It just would not drop by itself. I think I will wait until after my reversal before I try that again! :-)

Daniel

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Cauliflower is still one thing I haven’t eaten after any of my surgeries… that’s right I’m afraid of cauliflower 😂. I just haven’t heard many good stories about it 😬

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Reply to crappycolondiaries

There are many ways to cook cauliflower. Roasted, with garlic and paprika, is my favorite. Sometimes with some parmesan. Great stuff!

Daniel

 
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Sometimes after enjoying "forbidden fruit"... I say screw it... Don't even bother with trying to Shepard sticky poop (AKA sticky shit) around and down the bag... Just snap on a new bag... ready to roll.

Baleful muse of the day:

What's worse.. Sticky fingers OR sticky shit.  My mind wobbles

Axl
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I eat cauliflower with cheese sauce often, no issues.

 
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Me thinks a few boxers got the ear... but not the rear.  In both cases a mirror is required for viewing.

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Reply to Beachboy

Changing the bag is what I had to do, but first the sticky shit had to pass. :-/

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I allow myself one cauliflower per week, spread over the 7days. Mostly cooked, but I  also like a little raw. It hasn't caused me problems so far,
Best wishes

Bill

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me no like cauliflower unless its covered in something to give it flavor. Eating it raw…..🤮

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Reply to AlexT

I'm with you on the raw part. 😝

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I eat cauliflower all the time, cooked in a variety of ways, or raw.  Never had an issue.

Terry

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Reply to delgrl525

Idk y I have this fear of cauliflower, I think in the beginning it was one of the very specific no veggies and that really imprinted in my brain. There’s an Indian dish I used to really like- haven’t tried it since no colon bc they use cauliflower in a lot. Maybe I’ll get my brave on to try it if I get a bad enough craving. 

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Well, I've been eating cauliflower all along.  Just not in the quantity you get when you mash the stuff. :-)

Daniel

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I recently tried cauliflower rice and had the same results. I didn't eat a big serving of it, but there was pancaking after. I had to push the poo off my stoma and down in the bag. I think it's because cauliflower is very fibrous. One way to thicken things up on a really liquid day. I put that in my tool box along with pumpkin which slows down my output a lot.

Lee 

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My husband tried the mashed cauliflower. He did OK with it. A little thicker output but it wasn't terrible.

 

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I have always loved cauliflower but have now stopped eating it. It causes me horrendous wind. An hour or so after eating it I end up with the Hindenburg attached to me. I let the wind out and it fills up again. No more cauliflower cheese for me 😢. 

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The "wind" sometimes sneaks up on me.  I look down and there's a balloon under my shirt.  Yikes !

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Reply to Beachboy

Really officer! I am not packing what you think I am!

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Reply to infinitycastle52777

Yes. It is something I have added to my list of things to eat post-reversal. :-)

Daniel

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Reply to crappycolondiaries

Maybe I’m just fortunate but I have no problem digesting the steam fresh type frozen cauliflower.  Just microwave it and enjoy.

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Reply to crappycolondiaries

I have issues with broccoli, but have never had an issue with cauliflower, cooked, mashed or raw.  And, I've had my ileostomy for about 50 years.

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Reply to crappycolondiaries

I know the dish you mean and I make it myself often with no problem.  The cauliflower is cooked quite well, and I find it breaks down really easily, ie, don't have to chew nearly as much as with some vegies.  You really should give it a try!  Good luck.

Terry

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M. Mose,  Re: Packing.

I kinda worry about that sometimes cuz  my stoma bulges out quite a bit.  I'm sure eventually TSA at an airport or security somewhere will wanna "take a peek at stoma Herb."

 

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You were luck it was coming out. I tried it since I went on this lean and green diet and had a cup of it. The next day I ended up in the hospital with a partial blockage. I was lucky my system cleared it up on its own and I didn't need surgery. I have learned that those of us with stomas should be on a low fiber diet.

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Reply to Beachboy

Is that a balloon under your shirt or are you just happy to see me?!

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Jetro98,

I think Mae West just laughed somewhere up there in heaven.

"When I'm good, I'm very good. But when I'm bad I'm better." ~ Mae West

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I've had an ileostomy for 39 years and one time after eating a small amount of raw califlower dipped in ranch dressing I had the worst obstruction I've ever had. I can eat steamed broccoli fine as long as it is very soft. Proceed with caution on the califlower

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Good advice. At 8+ months as a rookie ileostomate, I stay away from all raw vegetables. Will have to say, I really miss salads. Especially those that come from my wife's garden.

Daniel

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Reply to Redondo

There are lots us with stomas who eat high fibre diets, including me, without any problems at all.  A lot depends on whether you have a colostomy or an ileostomy.  People with colostomies are more likely to not have problems with high fibre, but there are lots of us with ileostomies who are fine with high fibre too.  Everyone is different, and figuring out what works for you is all you can do.  It's good that you know what you can and can't eat.  My diet is extremely high in fibre, the way I like it.

Terry

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Haha! I can relate - ate spanakopita TWICE this weekend and was constantly pushing the firm output down my bag. It was SO worth it. 😋 

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