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csantamaria
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Posted 1/5/2020 6:37 AM (GMT -7)
Guys I finally did it I said enough is enough!! Had severe UC 7 years they used every biologic available on me and more including the latest Stelera did absolutely nothing. I decided 4 months ago to do the ileostomy bag then reconnect things for 2nd surgery in March or April. I’m still in the hospital it’s day 6. Recovery has been ok Up and down. However today and yesterday I was cleared for solid food. If I was lactose intolerant before does that mean I still am? I had 2 teeny tiny meals both with cheese and butter and my stomach felt just miserable after for hours. It got to a point where this morning I haven’t eaten for 12 hours and woke up again insane 9/10 stomach aches, they gave me more oxy and malox. But this is what I was unsure of so if you have let’s say food allergies to eggs and dairy I would think maybe you still have them after surgery who knows? I’ve talked to a couple people and like uc it appears everyone copes different. Other than that so far I am pretty thrilled I got this done I’m jus hoping to get in the clear of this pain now and be able to go home in a few days thanks in advance
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Sara14
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Posted 1/5/2020 6:54 AM (GMT -7)
I would think you'd still be lactose intolerant, yes. Can you ask a GI doctor while you're still in the hospital? I hope your recovery goes well!
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csantamaria
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Posted 1/5/2020 7:09 AM (GMT -7)
Thanks Sara , yep I’m gonna ask the docs when they make their rounds in a couple hours
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3timechamp
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Posted 1/5/2020 7:43 AM (GMT -7)
Yea ask a Dr,would think u still are?? had my surgery in 2018[Jan 7 was surgery #1] and its been good decision ever since.No anxiety is a beautiful thing
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ks1905
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Posted 1/5/2020 7:57 AM (GMT -7)
Things can be inconsistent right after surgery, your digestive tract needs to wake up and it is in shock from the trauma from the surgery. Give it some time. Everyday gets a little better.

I’d vomit a couple if times after eating the first few times after surgery.
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csantamaria
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Posted 1/5/2020 7:58 AM (GMT -7)
Thanks guys! Yes the no anxiety is huge for me i would live in anxiety before
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notsosicklygirl
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Posted 1/5/2020 9:42 AM (GMT -7)
Congrats on taking a huge step to getting control of your health!!! I agree with Keith, things are definitely going to be difficult now. I wouldn't draw any conclusions on what you can and can't eat when healed based on what you're seeing at the moment. I had ileus after surgery and it took a few days before I was able to eat. As for lactose intolerance, was this diagnosed with tests or was it something you noticed over time and testing? If the latter, I would think *maybe* you can eat those things when you're healed. it's possible it was your UC acting up and not lactose intolerance the whole time. Only time will tell. I'd have said I was lactose intolerant prior to surgery, and I eat dairy now without issue. I'd give it time before testing of course!
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csantamaria
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Posted 1/5/2020 10:01 AM (GMT -7)
Notsosicklygirl- Good info
Well I’ve had issues with lactose starting 18 years ago, then had IBS, then got colitis 10 years after IBS began, but ya I’ve always had issues with dairy starting 18 years ago whether it was insane gas boosting or D
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FlowersGal
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Posted 1/5/2020 10:05 AM (GMT -7)
Not jpouch — but I know someone who had a partial Colectomy for diverticulitis (not sure how many inches were removed but I think at least a foot) and she had severe D after and is doing much better now that she cut out dairy (which didn’t bother her before).
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ks1905
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Posted 1/5/2020 10:39 PM (GMT -7)
Don’t read too much into your symptoms right now, give yourself 8-12 weeks to heal, that is how long it takes for your intestine to heal from the surgery and for the transit time to slow down. You’ll see improvements on a weekly basis.
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csantamaria
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Posted 1/6/2020 6:39 AM (GMT -7)
Keith

Ok thanks man good info!
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VanJordan
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Posted 1/6/2020 2:21 PM (GMT -7)
Dairy isn't good in general when disease state is severe or in recovery. It's hard to process. Go easy on yourself.
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Andreita
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Posted 1/6/2020 11:01 PM (GMT -7)
Yea you'd still be lactose intolerant and get off of pain meds if you don't want a blockage! Also you're not done with this disease. Although you might do well, your autoimmune disease that initially caused colitis doesn't just vanish. It might find another target, it might not. Good luck
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