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Post by shevy on Aug 3, 2014 2:32:40 GMT
A friend had her colon removed because of suspected cancer. She'll be hospitalized for a couple of weeks and then home to recover for 6-8 weeks.
I want ant to make her and her wife some freezer meals in the next couple of weeks for when she is home. I've asked about dietary restrictions and neither one really know. Or if they have an idea, they're not saying.
Anyone have experience with this?
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stittsygirl
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Post by stittsygirl on Aug 3, 2014 2:46:46 GMT
I had a third of my colon removed, and wasn't on any diet restrictions after they put me back on solid food, before it left the hospital. If her entire colon is gone that could be a different situation though. Soups might be a good idea to start anyway, until you know more. I hope your friend recovers fully.
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Post by raindancer on Aug 3, 2014 3:13:42 GMT
My husband has had his colon removed and eats mostly anything. He avoids seeds and nuts and fibrous fruits (citrus especially). But for the beginning until he knew what bothered him he ate soups, pastas, chicken, etc. You are so sweet. I really appreciated friends who did this for us after surgery and a hospital stay.
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Post by shevy on Aug 3, 2014 3:33:03 GMT
Thank you for the suggestions. They don't have much family to lean on so DH and I have been at the hospital with them every day other than today. And I feel bad for them. My family helped so much when I had surgery so I want to pay it forward with them.
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 3, 2014 3:37:59 GMT
I can't contribute anything - and this is probably self serving / but I am sooooi for thankful for good friends like you.
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