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Dec 12, 2017

Update on my progress after emergency surgery - Managing pain, diet, and gas

Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about a person's update after emergency surgery to remove their lower bowel. They discuss managing pain, diet restrictions, and dealing with gas issues due to an unusual anatomy flaw.

Advice and Insights
- The person has found a medical plan to manage pain, which includes taking Compazine tablet followed by liquid Ibuprofen.
- They have a restricted diet and have found it helpful to avoid vegetables and fruits, except for canned peaches. They have been surviving on hot and cold cereals, eggs, toast, pancakes, soups, sandwiches, lean meats, mashed potatoes, and have successfully eaten Elk steak.
- They suffer from severe gas due to an unusual anatomy flaw, and suggestions to manage it include trying peppermint tea without cream or sugar, using Coloplast bags with a gas release valve, and using Osto EZ Vent, a product that can be stuck to the bag to release gas.

Helpful Insights
- Understanding the cause of the problems is crucial for finding solutions.
- It's important to have a reasonable management plan for difficult health issues.
- Sharing experiences and product recommendations can be helpful for others facing similar challenges.
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