This topic is about living with a challenging condition after surgery, specifically dealing with pain, a restricted diet, and managing gas. The person sharing their experience had emergency surgery to remove a part of their bowel and is now navigating life with some ongoing issues. Here are some insights and advice that might be helpful:

1. To manage pain, the person has developed a plan to avoid emergency room visits. At the first sign of pain, they take one Compazine tablet followed by 4 teaspoons of liquid Ibuprofen. A second dose is rarely needed.

2. Their diet is quite limited to avoid triggering sickness. They can eat hot or cold cereals, eggs, toast, pancakes, soups, sandwiches, lean meats, mashed potatoes, and canned peaches. Other fruits and vegetables tend to cause problems.

3. Due to a rare anatomical narrowing, gas and material can back up behind the stoma, leading to spasms and intense gas pain. External pouch filters and Gas-X have not been effective in providing relief.

4. Peppermint tea, without any cream or sugar, is suggested as a way to ease gas pain.

5. Coloplast pouches with built-in gas-release valves might stop venting when lying down, as the contents can block the valve. Many users find they still need to manually vent the pouch every few hours.

6. The Osto EZ Vent, a stick-on vent that can be attached to any pouch, is recommended. Its adhesive is durable, lasting longer than the pouch itself, but it requires careful installation according to the instructions.

Despite these challenges, the person has noticed an improvement in mood and acceptance, experiencing fewer depressive days.