Eating Oysters with an Ileostomy – Safe or Not?

Hey all,



Today I'm going to a local shellfish festival.  There will be tons of fresh seafood, chowder, etc. available for all in attendance.   They will also be serving raw oysters (one of my favorites!) but I haven't tried them since being diagnosed with Crohn's/getting my ileostomy in April.  Does anyone have any experience in eating oysters (cooked or raw) while having an ileostomy?



For what it's worth, my Crohn's is in remission right now, and there is hardly anything that gives my guts any trouble.  Any input would be great!



Have a nice weekend!

Logical,



Based on what I have eaten over 32 years with an ileo I say go for it. I have never had an adverse reaction to fish of any kind and I have eaten many raw oysters and clams over the years. Just last night I had a lobster/dungeness crab feast. So, try it. I guess I can really only speak for myself. Perhaps others have had  less pleasant experiences. But, I think in the end it is worth the try. Think of it as being one of life's big experiments. Good Luck and bon appetite.



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Tell ya what,



I don't know anything about Crohn's disease..............But I



can't imagine God saying  or doing anything bad about oysters,



no matter how you eat them.............would be down right un-holy

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Yes why not eat oysters i have crohns too but hey i would definatly use the ole no smell stuff for the pouch ewww fich stench hahahahahah i dont eat oysters or much fish but when i have i use heaps of no smell liquid and thats my 2cents ENJOY life xx   mooza xx

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I was told I'd risk blockages with seafood but have had no problems (and I've eaten pretty substantial portions of it at a sitting).  Like everything else, chew more than you used to and hope for the best.

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