QuestionMy husband has just gone through surgery to reconnect his lower colon. We are feeding him yogart, eggs, applsauce, lots of water, etc. We are having a hard time keeping his stool moving and soft? What are some foods that he should be eating and when do we introduce new foods? He seems to get constipated easily. We are very frustrated. How long does the new connection take to heal?
AnswerWhat are some foods that he should be eating and when do we introduce new foods?
When OK with the surgeon, he should increase his fibers and fats in the diet, like oatmeal with raisins and cinnamon with hot coffee and alternate with 2 eggs, bacon, buttered toast with jelly and coffee. OK?
How long does the new connection take to heal?
usually 3-6 weeks he should be back to normal unless there were complications.
We are just now finding the importance of having enough fat in the diet and acidophilus foods like yogurt plus a lot more fruit and vegetables than he probably ever ate. OK?
Consider omega-3 fish oil caps 2000mg breakfast and dinner with high potency b complex and magnesium oxide 500 mg twice a day as well as a men's one a day for age if OK with your doctors. OK?
