r/BowelObstruction

I have a bag that is ready and packed for the ER as I go so often. If you do as well , What is in your bag? My bag includes: two- pairs of socks, boxer shorts, T-shirt’s(I get a PICC) , leggings/sweats/shorts(depends on weather) , zip up hoodie, hair brush, handful of hair ties, dental hygiene items, charger for iPhone xtra long cord , IPad and personal fan. Carmen, lotion, dry hair shampoo,Ear plugs, markers and coloring books.
What did I miss?

I am 26 if that matters

2021: first obstruction, solved via surgery(diagnosis: adhesions with obstruction)

2023: second obstruction(ileus, unspecified)

2026?:third obstruction(ileus\subileus)

doctors didn't really explain much to me nor did I ask questions, I was really depressed and down whenever I was admitted to the hospital.

the only common thing is they asked me what did I eat each time I was admitted
and one doctor told me to avoid insoluble fiber

My issue is, is this really gonna make sure I don't get them anymore? and most healthy food contains fiber, so I have to trade my long term health for these short term gains?

Like I was planning to go to gym and gain weight\muscle but that is basically impossible because I risk obstructions if I start eating too much and not to mention again, I have to avoid healthy food

Also personally the common factor for all the obstructions, was that I was eating a lot of nuts\seeds around those days I got the obstructions, so it all points to the food being the cause

I also doubt that I needed surgery the first time around, my pain stopped after they gave me an NG tube but they still went ahead and did the surgery

Second time they also said I will need surgery, but they changed their mind after a couple of hours

I am constantly worried and can't stop thinking about this and not only do they put the NG tube they also put urinal catheter and I just know this will keep happening to me, I have been unlucky my whole life

I am sorry for the rant

I've posted before as a helicopter daughter and y'all have been helpful. My Dad has a history of adhesions and obstructions and has been taking Dulcolax every other day for a few weeks without the relief it used to bring him. He's on a low residue diet but doesn't really eat 4-6 smaller meals vs 3 and I think is getting more relaxed with his diet (i.e. eating raw berries bc they grow in the yard, small quantities of alcohol, eating out frequently etc). No symptoms he's verbalizing besides smaller, less frequent movements.

I'm a little concerned taking it regularly could do more harm than good over the long term. He told his PCP he'd been taking it "every few days" but nothing more was said. I'm a little nervous bc a surgeon friend said PCPs aren't very helpful re: obstructions. Should I recommend he contact the general surgeon team from his last hospitalization five months ago or just wait for more problematic sx?