Has anyone else had continued issues with upper abdomen pain a year after a reversal? I had a temporary ileostomy due to a diverticulitis related perforation in '06. Now I have upper abdomen pain of...
I have had quite the opposite problem. I have historically had a lot of constipation and continue to have it. My temporary ileostomy was due to a perforated bowel ( from diverticulitis) and after...
Hi, I also had emergency surgery related to a perforated colon ( from diverticulitis). I had my ileostomy for a little over two months. The surgeon did a barium enema to verify that I had healed...
My colon perforated last May. I had 28 inches of it removed and had a temporary ileostomy that was reversed in July. I was told to expect frequent bowel movements and diarrhea. I have had quite the...
I had my illeostomy on 5/5/06 and the reversal on 7/14/06. I never really had butt burn, at least not to the extent that some people on this site have had it. In fact, I have more constipation than...
Ritas, We had our reversals on the same day and it's strange that I have had some of the same symptoms lately. I also went to the MD and received a similar answer. The pain comes quickly and when I...
Ritas, Sorry but I haven't been on here in quite awhile. I'm back at work where things are crazy! I have good and bad days but for the most part, I'm feeling pretty good. I've struggled with getting...
I also have experienced a large amount of hair loss. I had half of my colon removed in early May and was left with an ileostomy. The ostomy was reversed in mid July and around that time my hair began...
Rita, The antibiotics ended late Tuesday night and so far I've had a few achey pains in my pelvic area but nothing terribly painful and no fever. Of course I'm terrified that it's going to start up...
Rita, I was released from the hospital 3 days after my reversal. On the 5th day, I had a low grade fever and a slight pain in my groin. I called the surgeon's office to report what was going on and...
Rita, Glad to hear that you're able to go home. That's wonderful. I can't imagine being away for six long months. I had the CT of my pelvis and abdomen repeated today. I should get those results...
Thank you so much. The support from everyone is part of what keeps me going. This has been a life saver to have a site and people that understand....
Hi everyone. It's Cheryl and I had a ileostomy reverrsal on 7-14 and was released from the hospital on 7-17. Within a couple of days I had increased pain in my lower groin (below the incision) and...
afboomer, I'm so sorry that you were unable to have your takedown last week. Having been in the pre-op area with IV's running and still having my surgery cancelled, I think I have a pretty good idea...
My closure was stitched. I think there are 7 or 8 stitches and I had a drain at one end. They pulled the drain Sunday but there's still quite a bit of drainage. I've got it covered with gauze....
I feel more like writing after sleeping for awhile. My takedown was last Friday. I slept most of that afternoon and evening and a lot on Saturday. My first bowel movements were Sunday and I had a...
I had my reversal on Friday 7/14 and got home today (Monday 7/17). While I am totally wiped out and exhausted, it still feel as good as I could expect to feel. I had my first bowel movement the day...
This might be a crazy question but what's with the gum? I don't get it!...
Good to hear from you Ritas. So we'll all be getting reversed on the same day. Safety in numbers, right. I'm sure we'll all do great and be home in no time! I probably won't have my laptop with me...
So sorry about your leak. I had a similar experience a couple of weeks ago except mine was contained to the bathroom. Unfortunately, my bathroom is completely carpeted and the bag slipped out of my...
Can I join your club? My reversal is also scheduled this week (July 14th). I'm terrified but I'm so sick of this bag. I was originally scheduled on 6/21 but I got as far as pre-op and they cancelled...
At least you got the call before you were on a strether in the pre-op area! I had IV's running and was ready to go into surgery when he came in and canelled it. As for another date, it seems we're...
You crack me up! You're right though. Why couldn't they go ahead and to those tummy tucks and make those 6 packs while we're already on the table? Seems like the least they could do. Have a great...
Gillian, I was told nothing after midnight on the night before the surgery so that's what I did. In pre-op the next day, the surgeon said I was to have taken 2 bottles of magnesium citrate and a...
Just curious to know what kind of weight loss others have experienced with their ileostomy and if they regained the weight after having a reversal. I lost 18 pounds during eleven days in the hospital...
I was in the pre-op area today, IV's running when the surgeon came in, took one look at my ileostomy bag and said that I had not done the appropriate pre-op procedures. I showed him my instructions...
Thanks Phil. I know things will get better but it certainly doesn't stop me from getting so anxious. I'm terribly afraid of general anesthetic and always have been. I worry as much about that as I do...
Hi everyone. I'm scheduled for my ileostomy reversal on Wednesday and I'm terrified. I've read so many things on this site that have been helpful but I'm just really afraid. My original surgery was...
Pepperdog, I'm pretty new to all of this also since my ileostomy surgery was 5/5. I need to empty my bag at least as often as your husband, maybe even more. My ostomy nurse stresses that I should...
I would appreciate suggestions on creams or other treatments to have on hand when I have my ileostomy reversal on 6/21. I've read about all of the problems with "butt burn" and I certainly don't want...
You're right about the incision Cathy. We discussed it yesterday and he said he would prefer to make a smaller incision next to the stoma but depending on scar tissue, he said he may have to open the...
Cathy, thank you for your response. I've just returned from the surgeon's office and he's scheduled the reversal for June 21, assuming everything is ok with the barium enema I'm having the week...
the reversal process and what to expect. I have lost a total of 23 pounds since 5/4. Any information would be very appreciated. I'm clueless as to what to expect with the reversal. I'll be seeing...