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I had a jejunal resection after having an adhesive bowel obstruction. and i have been taking low fiber diet. how long do i have to control my diet?

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Dr. Dimitrios Avgerinos answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Bowel resection: Depends how much of your jejunum was resected. usually diet control should be for the first 2-3 months unless a large part of the bowel was resected

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2015

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Suggest 6-8 wks: Allow the anastamotic swelling to subside then resume regular diet. No diet can avoid another SBO

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/11/2014

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A member asked:

I had a jejunal resection after having an adhesive bowel obstruction. and i have been taking low fiber diet. how long do i have to control my diet?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dimitrios Avgerinos answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

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