Hi Pat... Immodium is okay to use after the closure of your ileostomy but you might want to ask your doctor about lomotil. I have used this for the past month and it has reduced my bm's from 10x/day...
Thank you all, I had a good time with my friends and family in chicago for my b-day. I had two beers and it caught up with me later (GAS!!!!!!) But it was well worth it....
I am a little over two months post op from my reversal and my birthday is coming up on sunday, is it okay if I celebrate with a drink? I've been through hell this summer and now that I am feeling...
I had my ileostomy done on 6/1/06 due to an unsuccessful battle with UC and I am happy to say that I had my reversal done on 9/15/06. I am very happy with my decision to have the reversal, but I did...
Your mom is right, it is just the coloring from the kool aid, I freaked out the first time this happened to me as well. There's nothing to worry about ....
I had my ileostomy reversal 5 weeks ago and up until now everything has been fine. Last week I started to get a lot of pressure in the abdomen and my bowel movements started to increase from 4-6...
Hi Ron, I just had my ileostomy reversal done on 9/15/06 and my recovery is going well. I know the recovery time for each person may vary. I am currently going to the restroom 4-6/day and I haven't...
Gillian, Welcome home, I had my reversal done on 9/15 and it took me a good week in a half before I had a semi-solid bowel movement. I share your frustration with the itchy feeling, it drives me...
I had my ileostomy surgery in june of 06 and it was the best decision of my life. I suffered from UC for 3 years and just like you my last flare up was the worst. No matter what treatments the my Dr....
wow!!! sounds like you went through alot. Congrats on the baby. I too will be having my reversal, it is scheduled for this friday 9/15 and just like you I am very nervous. I had my temp ile. done on...
Sue. Thanks for the reply, I will definitely check out that web-site. I didn't realize that so many people suffered from UC until I found this web-site. It is nice to speak to individuals who have...
Hello All, my name is Will, and I am 26 years of age. I'm new to this site but not new to IBDs. I was diagnosed with UC over three years ago and over the summer my conditioned took a turn for the...