foods for no large intestine?

Hi.
I'm 17, and for my entire life I've lived without my large intestine, and without a little part of my small intestine.
They removed it when I was a baby. So I have what I think of as constant diarrhea, and I don't know any different.

I used to take Imodium (immodium), but for the last couple years I haven't been paying much attention to it. As you can imagine my system is - fast - but recently it's been feeling especially bad. I assume it's because I haven't been paying attention to it. I just put up with it and get on with my life.

But right now, I'm sick and tired of it. And I want to sort it out. I'm going to go see my doctor soon, and hopefully a specialist and really make sure I look after myself.

But I was wondering if in the meantime, there are certain foods I should look out for to make it better? Or is it different for different people?

I don't monitor my food habits very well - i think I'm in a little bit of denial about it - but I eat a lot of bread and pastry, which I imagine isn't that good.

I just found this site, when I decided to 'take action' about the whole thing - and I really just want a little support. I never really imagined there were other people out there. :)

[mammo]

Hi, my son has been without his large intestine since he was 12, and is now 39.  I know what you mean about the constant BM's and so does he.  He is a marathoner, untrathoner, competetes in jujitsu, mountain biker and is an avid hiker.  His hiking puts him in the middle of the wilderness for weeks at a time alone.  He told me that he has learned thru trial and error what makes his diarrhea worse, and what doesn't, so that he can have a normal life.  I have referred many to him as he is always happy to help others in any way he can.  He's very knowlegable about this and what is needed when you don't have a colon.  If you are interested, PM me and I will give you his email address.  He'd be happy to try and help you.  Take care.

[Lucky93]

Thank you. That's very helpful. I'd love to have a chat with him. :)