Gator444,
Some items to consider:
> Following RC w/Indiana pouch, the intestines will be adjusting from the prep for surgery, the surgery, and the recovery.
> We found that frequent, small, easy to digest meals were better than fewer large meals; 5 or 6 a day, more like "snacks". Foods like eggs or buttered pasta are good; even jello or shakes.
> Intestinal pain during recovery is not uncommon, so avoid foods/beverages that would normally cause digestive problems; bland is probably best, just like if a patient was experiencing a GI virus or "flu".
> Exercise helps with the recovery process, so make sure that he keeps going when he returns home.
> Lots of fluids are also good.
> The new "bladder" will need to be "trained" to hold an increasing amount of fluid. Your doctor will advise on a schedule for how often the "bladder" should be emptied. Since this also must be during during sleep, consider buying some inexpense alarm clocks that can be set to different times; avoids having to reset one alarm clock several times each night.
Surgery and recovery can be a hectic time, so please keep us posted on his progress when you are able.
You and your husband will be in our thoughts!
Ed K.
It just takes a while to figure out the culprits.
