Second SBO this year.. I'm looking for advice
I'm a 31M looking for people with similar experiences.
I was born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia and had a major abdominal surgery as a baby. Around the age of 20, I had my first adhesive SBO. During the laparoscopic surgery, my small bowel was unfortunately perforated, which required an emergency open abdominal surgery. I suffered a lot of this surgery and had to recover a month.
10 years later (actually this year) I've had two episodes of adhesive SBO. My most recent one happened this week. A CT scan showed another obstruction, most likely caused by adhesions from my previous surgeries. Fortunately, there were no signs of bowel ischemia or perforation, and it resolved with conservative treatment (NG tube and bowel rest). However, doctors warned me if this occurs frequently, they will have to do another laparoscopic surgery. I'm so afraid for this since they will possibly create new scar tissue and this can cause new obstructions in the future.
Can anyone give me some good advice or tips which could prevent future obstructions?
I've read several things on this sub such as starting a low-fiber diet which i'm considering.
I do know I get signals some days before an obstruction is going to happen.
I know water is key and I chew as much as possible on my food but I feel I'm doing something wrong..