large intestenal obstruction from adhesions

zula -
Obstructions from adhesions usually occur in the Small Intestine,
the intestine that is connected to the stomach, and carries the waste
to the colon, or Large Intestine.

You mentioned that you have had surgery to remove the rectum
and anus, and that you have a stoma. And you are now, years after
that surgery, about to get a colostomy? What have you had since
the surgery? How were you dispensing waste?

You also mention not having all your small intestine? Why did they
remove any of the small intestine?

Any obstruction to the large intestine usually isn't from adhesions
(although it's always a possibility). A CT scan doesn't always
identify what the surgeons like to see, and an X-Ray may be
a better choice to identify the reason for a blockage.

I have no idea what country you're in, but if you are able to pick
another colorectal surgeon that is not part of the present team,
it would be good to get another opinion.

If not, then please try to have someone sit down with you, and
explain in great detail what you have, and why. A book of
anatomy (pictures of the insides of the body), is handy to have,
along with someone doing the explaining.

Any surgery is dangerous for anyone. I would still prefer surgery
over chemo, radiation, or any other toxic remedy. But your surgeons
may be doing you a big favor, in doing and saying what they have to,
to get you to wait until they know what they're looking for, instead
of opening you up to "look around". I wouldn't want to pay for a mechanic
to take apart my engine to "look around", just because my dash light is on.
My body is a tad bit more important.....

I don't see any reason to drink "clear liquids" to relieve an obstruction.
You should be able to eat anything that dissolves easily, like meat,
eggs, etc. Fiber is not a good thing for anyone with digestive troubles,
but you can drink the filtered juice of those fibrous veggies and fruits.

You will lose weight when you eat a diet without carbohydrates.
You can make up for those lost carbs by eating high calorie junk food,
if you really want to gain weight, but you still need nourishment; The
meats and filtered juice will give you that.

To relieve gas, etc, try laying on your left side. That position seems to
work for every human being, to help the digestive flow.

But Zula, without knowing if you have a colostomy, J-Pouch, or
whatever.... it's really difficult to be able to offer any suggestion
that will make sense.

Let us know...

Be well!!

John

So sorry
Miralax helps me go to the bathroom. Might be helpful for you.

*hugs*
Gail