Apology letter to my rectum

[Cheyanne Lee 1]

I keep wondering why I always go back to foods that my body can't have. For example corn. I swear elote (mexican) is stuck on my mind. I can't find the authentic version and my butt is paying the price. I thought corn was okay for our system. Any suggestions? Thanks

[KathyLev 283]

I don't have the answer -- but I'm still laughing at the title of your post !!!!!! LMAO !!!

[catwoman7 10,870]

must be an individual thing. I can eat corn with no issues.

P.S. I didn't eat it the first couple years post-op, though. Not sure what my body's reaction would have been at that stage since I never tried it until I was out a ways from surgery

Edited October 17, 2023 by catwoman7

[summerseeker 1,853]

This made me smile. As a tiny tot, when my son ate corn it appeared in his nappy the same way it went in.

[ChunkCat 686]

I've always had this issue with corn. I expect it'll be the same post surgery. I think each of us has food that our bodies in particular don't digest well for whatever reason...

[ms.sss 14,691]

7 hours ago, Cheyanne Lee said:

I keep wondering why I always go back to foods that my body can't have. For example corn. I swear elote (mexican) is stuck on my mind. I can't find the authentic version and my butt is paying the price. I thought corn was okay for our system. Any suggestions? Thanks

it may not be just the corn (aside: i had no probs with corn when i first tried it around 3 mnths post), but all the other stuff thats on the elote?

the mayo, with its high fat content may be a culprit? or maybe the dairy in the cheese? or the butter if there was any on it.....

[Arabesque 6,488]

Your title may be laugh too. Thought you were going to talk about the awful Constipation &/or diarrhoea. LOL!

Corn is one of those foods that can be difficult to digest & therefore pass. It can cause gas & bloating too - it’s the cellulose in it. It is also high in natural sugars (especially sweet corn) so it’s often not included in some diets like Keto & in many of our plans for a while.

Yes, the mayo, cheese or even the chilli could be causing your body to go nope not for us too. Not sure how far a long you are but maybe give it a break for a while & then see how you go. If you aren’t that far out, your tummy may still be a little fussy & sensitive.

[Fred in Pa 231]

I’m just the opposite.

Before surgery corn was a big no go…after surgery in small quantities, I have no issues with it. But I am eating it with just light dressing and with Protein. I make a chicken and corn taco using lettuce leaves and light dressing. Or have it on the side with white butter.