I had the exact same probem! My bowels wouldn't wake up at all! I had my reversal in March/09 after having a loop ileostomy for 6 months. When I first got home from hospital I ate very light...just...
Hi Karen! I kinda chuckled over your last comment about all the reversal people...I guess that's so true! I had my ileostomy for 6 months and was reversed in March/09. I had read all the posts about...
I forgot to add that I had alot of rectal pressure each time I passed mucous. It felt much like a bowel movement....
Yes it is absolutely normal. I even had a bit of blood in mine at times...not a lot but abit. Do you have a loop ileostomy?...
After my reversal I was expecting to have to run to the bathroom all the time for awhile but I was just the opposite...I was totally constipated and had to use Milk of Magnesia and prune juice to get...
Hi! I don't post much anymore but often just read the posts of my old ostomate buddies and see how everyone is doing. I had a parastomal hernia repair done in October/09. My ileostomy reversal was...
When I had my ileostomy I had frequent pressure in the rectum too. My Ostomy nurse suggested I use glycerin suppositories. They worked really well for me..kind of made the mucous slide out! Just my...
Bless you Hodaya! You know I have been following your situation forever and I am so happy for you that relief (ie ileostomy) is in sight for you. I felt so great when I had mine and never had to...
Hi! I was just browsing the Forum and your post caught my eye. I too had a parastomal hernia. I had my reversal on Mar/09 and the hernia was repaired on Oct/09. It went well. The only real problem I...
Hey Nutz! I'm happy your surgery went well, and it is behind you. Now you just have to be patient and listen to your body. When I first came home from hosp I ate only bland foods to give my body a...
Hey Nutz! Hopefully your surgery is over by now!..Hope it all goes smoothly for you!...Cheryl...
I actually had a problem with constipation after my reversal. I just couldn't go at all! I tried Milk of Magnesia and that worked along with prune juice. Then my surgeon told me that sometimes a...
Congrats Nutz!! Awesome news! I had not problems with butt burn or anything after my reversal...I hope yours goes as smoothly as mine did...Good luck!!.....Cheryl...
I know what u r saying about the yogurt, but taking the probiotics in pill form saves you from all that, and it's calorie free!!...
Since noone replied, I have been taking probioics (10 billion) once daily for almost a week now , and I'm really happy to report that it has helped tremendously! I have severe constipation issues...
Hi! I am from the Ostomy forum. I had my ostomy reversed in March/09. I have been suffering with really serious constipation issues the last month or so. I take 2 tbsp of ground flax seed in the...
me again...I forgot to add that it was a mesh repair.....
Hi there! I just read your post and since I just had a ventral hernia repair (5 weeks ago) thought I would tell you how it went for me...The hernia was at the stomas site. I went in for surgery on...
Congratulations Isaac! This is awesome news! My reversal was in March/09. I was only in hospital 3 days. I had no diarrhea, but was constipated after. But once I got things moving it went really...
CONGRATULATIONS! Awesome news Bev!!!...
Good Luck! Hope you get good news from your Surgeon!! {{Hugs}}..Cheryl...
Just a quick post to tell y'all how much I appreciate this Forum and the people on it. I don't know what I would have done through all of my trials without the support and knowledge of so many. Thank...
Hi Jackie! Congrats on your reversal! I too had horrible gas pains after mine. It was excrutiating, but I walked and walked and drank hot drinks (tea, etc) to bring out the gas. It absolutely does...
Thanks Hodaya and Darlene! I appreciate the good wishes! /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Hi! I haven't posted in awhile, but I always read the posts to try and keep up with everyone...I am having surgery on Monday for an abdominal hernia (where the stoma was)...he tried to repair it at...
Yay Lizzie! I've been following this thread to see how you are doing!! I am SO happy for you!! ....Cheryl...
..me again..LOL....also I drink LOTS and LOTS of water! This will help you tremendously!!...keep us posted ok??...Cheryl...
...just another thought...I also eat alot of high fibre foods and plenty of raw fruits and veggies. Good luck!...
Hi Trooper! I had my reversal done on March 9/09 and have the same problem. I never did have the diarrhea that everyone else had. I too have horrible constipation issues. I find what works for me is...
Lizzie...I just want you to know I am praying for you with your surgery tomorrow. All the best to you! {{Hugs}}...Cheryl...
Hi Chas! Me too! I'm under Cher Parker....would love to "meet" you there too! I love my Facebook!! LOl....Cheryl...
I had a peristomal hernia repaired when I had my reversal done March 9th. He did it all through the stoma site. He didn't use mesh either and he said that was because he didn't want the bowels...
Hi Canadian Chick! I just noticed your post and that u r from GTA! Me too! (or I was). I was referred to Kingston General for surgery (Sept/08) by a super colo-rectal specialist...Dr Paul Belliveau....
Hi everyone! I just checked Hodaya's(2b Colon Free) Facebook profile to see if she had posted anything and saw where her sister had. Her name is Gila Abramowitz and she writes: "Hodaya is not doing...
Tomorrow is the BIG DAY and I just want to wish you well my Friend. Sending huge hugs and prayers your way!! {{hugs}}... Keep us posted as soon as you are able ok? ....Cheryl...
Hey Lizzie! So happy for you! I had my reversal on March 9th. Went in on Monday, surgery same day and home again on Thursday. The pain was much less, and recovery time was way faster than the...
Hey Kimlin! That's great news!! I'm happy things went well for you. When I first came home from hospital after my reversal I couldn't get things moving either. I walked and walked and drank lots of...
Hey Kimlin! How are you doing?? Let us know k?...Cheryl...
Hi Jan! {{hugs}}...I really can't help you with any info/advice...I only had my ileostomy for 6 mnths and was reversed in March...someone else will be along soon to help you. This Forum is an amazing...
Hi Lizzie! I had my reversal on March 9th. I went in hospital on a Monday, had surgery same day, and came home on Thursday. It was MUCH less painful than my original surgery and the recovery time was...
Thanks Judy. Yes there is a walk in clinic. I will go there and have it checked before I try this...thanks again....
Hi! I just jumped over from the Ostomy Forum..I have a question that has been on my mind for awhile. I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid about 6 years ago and have been on the same dosage of...
I would recommend just listening to your body. Maybe try soft east to digest foods for a couple of days and see how you feel. Then start incorporating a heavier diet slowly. I also found that walking...
Hi! I'm so sorry for your pain. I had an ileostomy reversal in March. When I came home and first started eating, I was really careful of what I ate. I ate strained porridge, mashed potatoes, pudding,...
Thanks Hoodaya! I got the same message as well. We really need to keep Amanda in our prayers!!...Cheryl...
Good luck with your upcoming reversal!! I had mine reversed on Mar 9th and everything went great! I was admitted to hospital on Monday, had surgery on Monday and was home on Thursday! I never had any...
Mine was closed with stitches. Really neat the way he did it...it looked like a pouchy drawstring when it was fresh but after the stitches were removed, I hardly even have a scar there now...it...
Hi Bev! Good luck with your appointment today!...Cheryl...
Hi Janie...I think that milled flax seed is ground finer than than the ground but works the same. There is a site that is very informative about this. I hope I can post it here it is flaxseedshop.com...
Hopefully I have it this time......