New loop ileostomy - lots of gurgling, gas, and slower output?

Hey all,

I just had my step 2 jpouch creation/loop ileostomy surgery a little under 2 weeks ago. I was great the first week, but then ended up having a partial obstruction. It cleared after a few days of NPO in hospital.

The day after my blockage cleared, I had massive amounts of liquid output - my liquid diet went right through me, and I assumed that this was my new normal for this higher stoma once unblocked. That evening I tried to eat some crackers so I could absorb extra fluid.

The following morning, and for the last two days, I have had a much slower transit and while my stoma only gives liquid output, it does this at a much slower rate. I also have a HUGE amount of gas and gurgling constantly happening, to the point that it's really uncomfortable. I was scared I was getting another obstruction due to abdominal pains in the early mornings, and so I've just stayed on clear liquids the past few days (doctor agreed). I'm so hungry.

Does anyone have any idea as to what's happening to me and when it'll get better?

Thanks a bunch ByeByeUC - I'm guessing all these problems resolved when you had your reversal?

Others with similar experiences please feel free to add too - I wish you all with the loop the best.

Two weeks post surgery is very early. The gas is entirely normal and mine always lasted several weeks after each surgery. Things like rice, porridge and peanut butter are good thickeners, but you need to be careful for a while as you've had a blockage. Loop Ileo's do take some maintenance, but you won't have it for long.