2 years post LARS - advice re high fibre foods

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Hi, I had a successful LAR of the rectum/colon in 23 and a stoma reversal the following year. Aside from an annual blood test and CT I've not had any support from the hospital team aside from a small diet immediate post-op.

I was advised post stoma reversal to gradually introduce fibre. I've been doing so with no issues. Recently as the weather has turned colder I started eating a combination of Weetabix and All Bran as a breakfast which I find very satisfying as it keeps me full all morning. However I've noticed an increase in visits to the loo which I expected, but also vile, smelly pooh and wind. Has anyone had any similar issues with all bran? I also eat an enormous amount of fruit now with no ill effect but the recent addition of all bran seems to be having this unfortunate result.