Hi DJ... Blockages... not fun at all.... My ilio and other surgeries mirror your own, that said let's get straight to blockages... I don't have them regularly but here are a few thoughts on the subject.
- Be sure to keep yourself well hydrated... Consuming beer, wine, etc. doesn't help this issue.
- Stay away from foods with high salt content, as they dehydrate.
- Beans are high in fiber, but I have noted they move slowly through the digestive system. Therefore, slow-moving foods can back up other food items and cause bottlenecks in the digestive tract.
- Vegetables and fruits must be well cooked, and in your case, I would suggest well mashed and cut... Maybe processed in a blender.... I had a 4-day blockage this summer, the result of dehydration and the rough fiber from a salad, broccoli, and asparagus. Especially the latter... Those long stringy fibers, along with any fruit or vegetable skins, can intermingle and create what I will call a bird's nest effect in the bowel, causing an obstruction. That was essentially what came through my bowel this past summer after 4 days of blockage... A mesh of interwoven fibers.
- My suggestion... Cook regular meals, blend them in a blender. If that fails, you should talk to the surgeon. There may be a twist in the bowel causing a narrowing of the passage. If mushy food is okay... Start to increase its degree of solids by, say, 25%, noting if the blockage is routinely in the same location and note other recurring similarities.
- Maybe this helps a bit... I hope... Best of luck.