by jis76 » 22 Nov 2019, 13:55
Roughly 4 months post-op update:
All is well. My quality of life is so much better. Only regret is not having done this sooner.
Only real update, I've switched fiber supplements to more psyllium husk (metamucil) vs wheat dextrin (benefiber). I usually do one scope of each, but more often I will just do two metamucil now. This seems to get me the correct bulk I need so that I don't start tightening up. My biggest fear is still things tightening back up and then fissures coming again.
For anyone following... I'm still on Miralax and still need to have the discussion with surgeon on whether to stay on or gently wean.
Water intake is high, but not the 128 oz I was doing before. 64 oz seems enough these days. As far as diet, biggest change is I'm able to tolerate higher protien intakes again. I eat plenty of veggies and other fiberous foods, but a lot less grain based stuff at the moment. No ill effects, and in fact overall I feel quite a bit healthier. I do eat a fair amount of nuts and seeds (cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower, etc) and have no issue with these now. They do not always get fully digested but things seem to work just fine. I will continue to supplement with fiber as I can't see any good reason to not to (I don't have any side effects from the fiber).
I still take baths on occasion. I still use a bidet and think it's an important tool in my recovery. I am less regular that the every morning thing. This is great, as I don't feel like I need to use the bathroom before I head out the door and things come a bit more natural. I still use a squatty potty when available, but not sure it makes much a difference.
Do I consider myself healed...almost. I would say 1 year no relapse and I think I'm good, but at this point I am feeling very good about that being the case.