As it is withulcerative colitis, every person is different and will have different good and bad foods.

Diet Directly After Surgery

Immediately following surgery, the surgeon may provide details on how to eat.

After the doc releases you to try new foods, do so one at a time, with caution.

Toast with peanut butter on it

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Beverages

Water is an extremely important part of the diet after j-pouch surgery.

Having some food in the stomach can also be helpful while taking certain medications, such as painkillers.

This extra bile can result in some significantly uncomfortable burning sensations during and after defecation.

Somefoods that cause diarrheain one person will be just fine for someone else.

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