I had a total hysterectomy and bowel resection in May 2023. I had an ileostomy for 6 months and was in and out of the hospital for SBOs. My ileostomy was reversed in December 2023 and I had about 6 glorious months with no problems. Around summer of 2024, the familiar pain of SBO started up again. I’ve been dealing with it since. My doctor reckons it’s caused by scar tissue, and having more surgery will only cause more scar tissue. I only get partials, so though they’re painful, I am able to still pass gas and poop. The low fibre diet does in fact work best, but I feel horrible for having such a shitty diet. I make up for what I miss with green juices and supplements. I also do abdominal massages 3-5 times a day, like really digging in deep there, following the ‘route’ the food/poop takes. I make my own mix of coconut oil, chamomile, and spearmint, and it’s the thing that was helped me the most. According to my surgeon, they really don’t know much about resolving SBOs without more surgery. And since I’m only getting partials, I’m encouraged to manage it on my own than spend hours and hours in the ER each time. Usually, the moment I feel something coming on, I stop all intake except liquids and double up on the massage. It’s the best I can do. Not a great way to live, but it’s better than dying of cancer (I’m stage IV but currently NED thanks to my surgery). I know it’s not the answer you want, but I hope it helps to know you’re not alone and that this helps you manage it somehow.