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Hi Folks,

My wife had emergency surgery to remove part of her colon in June '21 when they gave her a colostomy. It was reversed in September '21, but she still having bowel issues. She is able to leave the house, but has to go the bathroom a lot. She is in pain frequently and has gained a lot of weight because of the change in diet. She has become pre-diabetic. She is feeling pretty down on herself. I know it's been a while, but I'm looking for resources to learn more about her condition and how I can best support her. Please help. Thank you.

Bob

My wife has type 2 diabetes and has been able to keep her blood sugar level in the normal range with diet and daily exercise. This also keeps her weight down. I suggest that your wife schedule an appointment with a dietician. My wife is on a very low carb, no sugar diet. Eating more vegetables might help with your wife's bowel frequency problem.

Thanks BillV