by davminos » 08 Sep 2019, 09:49
First day yesterday without using any of the nidephine, but still applied small amount of vaseline before morning bathroom duty! So far so good, no pain, no blood, and has been the case for about a month with the one exception a couple weeks ago, which was minor but does reset the healing clock a bit. Have managed to keep stools and movements soft and less frequent. Been eating a half cup of high fiber, very low sugar cereal with 2/3 cup of fresh blueberries and about a cup of 2% Greek yogurt. Also I start the day with one table spoon Greek olive oil. And plenty of water all day. Usually have an orange at some point midday and for dinner usually tomato/cucumber/onion salad with olive oil (and olives) and another couple veggies, usually broccoli or cauliflower and fresh corn. For protein, usually fish or chicken, been eating anchovies (filleted, deboned kind) in olive oil marinade couple of days per week, but also Faroe island Salmon or Aegean sea bass or cod. Haven't had any red meat in at least a couple months. Also have included black beans now and again. Diet is so key, just hoping I can stick with it. I have not given up wine, will have a glass or two, no more, at dinner. Lately, instead of wine at dinner have had a little ouzo!! Going to see CRS on Wednesday, we'll see what happens. Have lost 15lbs too. Just hope the good days continue, but hope is not enough have to stay focused on diet. I may apply the nidephine twice a day until Wednesday appointment. Have been using it for six or seven weeks so not sure if I should continue when all feels well. Sometimes there was soreness in the area but so far that has gone. However, things can change in one BM. Hope your pain goes away and that you are doing well.