Friday, January 29, 2010 shirley asks

Q: I have had 2 bowel blockages this year already (colostomy for 7 years) would a low residual dietwork

I have had a colostomy for seven years. I have had 2 perie stomal hernias that have been repaired . I have another hernia again and I am getting these blockages . Last year for three months I had blockeges every couple of weeks, and need hospital intervention on each occasion. As I vomit fiecies. Would a low residual diet work for me.I do not want the hernia repaired as it is a very big operation.

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Answers (1)

Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide

1/30/10 3:20pm

Hi Shirley,

I'm sorry to hear of your problems. Unfortunately your situation and question are simply out of my scope of knowledge. I honestly think you need to confer with your doctor and maybe even seek a second opinion.

It can't hurt to try a low residue diet for a week or two. But it's not meant to be a long-term solution as it won't provide enought nutrients, fiber, etc. over a long period of time.

Best,

Elizabeth

shirley

1/30/10 8:45pm

Hi! Elizabeth.

Thankyou for getting back to my problem. I know that the real answer is surgery but that is not on my agenda at the moment.

Thanks Shirley

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