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Posted 10/22/2013 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
I'm exactly one month away to meet with my Surgeon in regards to scheduling my reversal (providing my Gastrografin xray is good) and I was looking for suggestions to "prepare" my body again for surgery. I've been doing my best to eat and get some weight back on (I'm 149, was 163 prior to surgery) but I have that difficult body type that doesn't put on weight easily. I've been cleared for light exercise so I was thinking about my stationary bike for a few minutes each day to build up my lung power after dealing with the fluid after the first surgery. Any other suggestions? Any supplements I should take till they cut me off of everything? He said the surgery should be about an hour long so I won't be under near as long as the first two surgeries. Thanks for any suggestions. I don't want to go through the hell I did after the first two surgeries.

Gordon
Posted 10/22/2013 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
The surgery itself is very easy compared to the others you've been through, it's getting used to 'using your plumbing' again that is difficult. I think the best thing you can do to prep is buy and install a bidet seat :)
Posted 10/22/2013 12:11 PM (GMT 0)
I second the bidet suggestion. Also get some diaper rash cream. Some people like Calmoseptine - kind of like Bengay for your butt. I really like Balneol for itching and soreness. And if you find yourself in the bathroom a lot still, ask your doctor for Lomotil.
Posted 10/22/2013 1:13 PM (GMT 0)
I've been passing a lot of mucus through my rectum so those muscles are defintely getting a workout. The inflammation has been the cause. I'll definitely look into the other suggestions. Usually I've been hopping into my tub after passing the mucus to get the throbbing down. I hope this surgery goes much easier
Posted 11/3/2013 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
A bidet will definitely help you. Mine is worth its weight in gold and I'd seriously attempt to fight anyone who tried to take it from me!

One huge thing I remember from the early days was being truly frightened at the amount of time I was spending in the toilet. I was really high output for the first 48 hours and it was scary. It felt like UC again and I cried and cried thinking I'd made a huge mistake. Within a couple of months, things were much better. Today I am so happy that I would absolutely do it again.

Best of luck to you. :-)
Posted 11/3/2013 2:12 PM (GMT 0)

run4pancakes said...
A bidet will definitely help you. Mine is worth its weight in gold and I'd seriously attempt to fight anyone who tried to take it from me!

One huge thing I remember from the early days was being truly frightened at the amount of time I was spending in the toilet. I was really high output for the first 48 hours and it was scary. It felt like UC again and I cried and cried thinking I'd made a huge mistake. Within a couple of months, things were much better. Today I am so happy that I would absolutely do it again.

Best of luck to you. :-)

I'm curious as to how my colon is going to work once reconnected in regards to function with 15 inches missing. I have no left side of my colon anymore, just a small portion of my sigmoid and all of my rectum. I'm passing lots of mucus so I'm getting practice using the muscles holding that in. I imagine they are going to initially take it easy with food after the surgery...I will say I'm nervous about that first real bowel movement.
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