?'s about various things after ileostomy takedown

Can anyone tell me about their experiences with having BM's after having an ileostomy takedown? How long does it take to become "normal poop" and not "diarrhea like poop"? What types of ointments, if any, is recommended for the irritation of your "hiney"? Mine is already sore and I haven't even had a "real" BM yet. Also has anyone still had the "feeling of something emptying into your bag" even though you don't have one? Sometimes I feel like a get a "little trickle" inside my stomach where my stoma was....weird feeling.

Any info anyone would like to share would be awesome

It will depend on you...sorry there is no standard answer! I didn't have too many days of diarrhea after my takedown and the butt soreness was probably the worst part of it:(

There is Calmoseptine Lotion, Ilex (suebear just mentioned it on another post) and someone else also mentioned the Anti-Monkey Butt powder. You could also try regular diaper rash cream...I would suggest using wipes instead of tp so you don't irritate the area more!

It gets better and your diet will have a lot to do with it to. As you eat thicker foods with more fiber things should improve!

Any phantom feelings should disappear...it's funny what our minds can do:/