Mystique - no I don't take any immodium at all, which I thought would be needed. I don't really have much frequency. Some days it can be 3-4 but it's rare - mainly after eating lots of veg. I know...
Thank you to everyone who gave me support over the last 9 months. I wanted to post a quick update as I've so far had a very positive experience with my J-Pouch. I'm now 9 weeks post-op and feeling...
I'm really sorry to hear you're going through all this B'Dereh. Have you tried posting on the J Pouch board for advice? I'm sure people will have gone through exactly what you're going through and...
Everyone is different when it comes to toilet trips. I'm lucky enough to only go 2-3 times in a 24 hour period. Since takedown the most I've gone in a day is probably 5 times. But, even if I was...
I rang my pouch nurse and she said not to worry about it, but to get my local nurse to look at it. So they've out me on antibiotics and I'm getting it dressed by the nurse again tomorrow. Hoping...
That's great B'Dereh. I'm really pleased you had a nice positive day today and you deserved to get through without having to worry about leaks! Hey and everyone is allowed to have a rant every now...
Hmm yeah I guess so. I haven't had to get you once in the night since takedown yet...again it seems a little odd. But hey, I'm very happy so I won't complain. No immodium at all yet, my pouch nurse...
So it's going well (seems so anyway) apart from my reversal wound bleeding this morning. After a trip to the nurses and a prescription for antibiotics that was sorted anyway. I hope I'm not getting...
I'm really sorry to hear that B'Dereh. That is just the kind of bu11s1t anyone could do without - at any time! Let alone when you're only just getting through one of the most important times of your...
Back home at last!!! ...more later......
Well like you said its up to you how you approach the situation with your boss. I'm sure if you're working from home there's not a lot he can or probably would say against it given the circumstances....
Ha ha! Thank you!! It's good to be back. Even better this morning as I woke up with a normalish looking stomach! I no longer look pregnant!! That's great news as it means things are finally...
Ha ha :-) Not just me then!!...
Thanks B'D! It's ok I'm starting to feel better and the main thing is I know my pouch works. Something amazing just happened!! I just farted for the first time in 7 months! And there was no...
Well I've been going to the toilet fine through my pouch. The problem seems to be that my bowels went back to sleep. What I can't do at the moment is get rid of the gas. I think because it...
I'm feeling better today, still just on liquids but having more now and not being sick so no need for the NG tube I'm very pleased to say. I'm hoping tomorrow I get some liquid food cos I'm beginning...
No NG tube at the moment. Just sipping water, only 30ml per hour. I've got fluid IVs though. Hopefully and this is a big hopefully I will be able to tolerate liquids again in 24 hours. If I'm able to...
I really don't want the NG tube though. I swear it was one of the worst feelings ever when the nurse tried to put it in. She got down about halfway to my stomach and the tube shot back out again as I...
Thanks, I do feel a little better this and I'm so happy some of the swelling has gone! I'm hoping tomorrow everything will wake up properly and I can begin at least liquid intake. Being thirsty is no...
Yeah it's gas pain, in very bloated and it won't go. I've tried lots of things with no luck. Last night I threw up three times as the gas just wants out and won't go through my bottom. They've taken...
I'm in so much pain. It comes in waves but when it hits its pretty unbearable. Most of the painkillers don't do anything. I'm getting really sick of this, I hope it improves soon....
I'm hoping the pain is getting a little better. I'm also feeling hungry, so I'm gonna have something for breakfast. I've been walking a lot and that seems to help, also sitting upright rather than...
B'D - they did lapro on the small Intestines as a precaution. Luckily they did it because they found a whole host of adhesions. Unfortunately it means possibly a longer recover for me. My bowels are...
Very bad night last night. Loads of pain and dehydration. It seems when I drink I get intense pain half hour later. Such a catch 22 cos I'm so thirsty. Walking round and sitting up has helped a bit...
Well it took two hours because they had to remove a few adhesions, but I'm finally "Takendown". Had a lot of pain to begin with but it's settling down. Very tired now though. I really hope that I'll...
Do you think so? I was just worried she might be getting a bit tired of me. She did have some bad news this week though, so maybe it's something to do with that. Still, I don't know why she would...
Well that's good to know. I wasn't 'with it' for a few days after the other two ops, but they were both major and also lasted 5+ hours. Yeah and that is the point isn't it, it's to change my life so...
Ha, well I kind of understand what you mean, after all the stoma has helped me in a big way. But having said that, I don't think I'll miss it. It can be such a chore at times trying to hide it and...
Thanks B'D and ByeByeUC, I'm hoping it goes smoothly. Well, I haven't told her anything yet, haven't had the right moment this week. I'm thinking I might just leave it now. To be honest, I've been a...
Wow I can't believe I'm a few days away from a totally new challenge. I hope it goes well. That's it really...but I'd also like to thank everyone on here for your support that's helped me to get...
Great to hear you're doing well B'D. I'm pretty nervous about the whole thing now, I'm not looking forward to the disruption in my life again, but I guess it's what I need to (hopefully) finish this...
Well I'm sure things will get better. It sounds like you're on quite a difficult journey at the moment, but it does sound like things are improving. I'm sure I've got all this to come and I've gotta...
Thanks B'Dereh! That sounds like really helpful info. I do live alone so that will help although I'll be staying with my folks for a couple of days. How are you doing now anyway? Are you feeling...
I know I can't wait to be honest, I just want to get on with it now and not have it hanging over me. I'm sure it won't be a walk in the park, but I can only try to deal with it as best I can. Ive...
I'm really glad your home B'Dereh and it also sounds like you've made some great progress...even if it's only small. It all adds up right? It'll probably just take a little more re-djustment time...
That sounds like progress to me. Maybe it takes longer than we both thought, but nevertheless you're getting there. I'm sure over the next week you'll make even more progress. Do you know when you're...
I just want to thank you all for taking the time to share your experiences and offer your advice. All of it has really helped. Run4 - I think you're right, she may feel as though I'm keeping...
I'll keep it short, but I've been dating this girl now for a little while and things are going really well. We get on amazingly and care for each other a lot. However now we're at a stage where it's...
Cheer up B'Dereh. I know things sound bad now, but you're in hospital at the moment and things always seem worse. Plus you're only a few days in. I'm sure I'll be in the same situation as you in two...
Good I'm glad you're feeling better. No pain? Wow you're doing so well! Don't worry about the leakage yet, you're only 2 days in! I'm sure most people have the same thing to begin with. Your bowels...
Ah man, cleaning?! That sounds like a chore! I guess that's the sacrifice right? I'll be going through exactly the same as you in 13 days. Really pleased about the fact you've got no gas pains,...
I'm very happy for you! It must be quite amazing to go "normally" again after almost a year. I'm sure you're very tired though, so get lots of rest. Maybe they'll let you eat something today!!...
The only times I've experienced pain in my hand from an IV it was because it wasn't put in properly. I got them to change it straight away - you shouldn't ever feel pain in IVs... Hope you're feeling...
Glad to hear you made it through!! Not too much pain and you've got up already!! Wow, awesome!!! Really happy for you and proud! Let us know how you're doing when you feel more with it....
Wow an eventful day for you then! I've gotta work the day before my op, but hopefully I can go for a drink with my friends that evening. Just think, this time tomorrow you'll hopefully have no more...
Hope your takedown surgery tomorrow goes really well. Good luck and let us know how you're doing! :smile:...
Only a couple of days now! I can't believe how quickly it's has come around!! How are you feeling about it today? You must be a bit nervous now, I'm sure I will be but maybe a little excited too....
All good so far. She's moved to town now so she doesnt have to drive everytime we're out together! Tommorow we're taking a client out for drinks but he has to go fairly early...hopefully things will...
Thanks B'Dereh, I'll send it over to you on Subday when I get a chance to add where I'm up to. So far I'm only at op 1. Would be great to hear what you think and whether it's similar to your...
Really excited for you! You're so nearly there! I didn't realise you wouldn't need the pain pump? Maybe my hospital is different but I'll certainly ask about it beforehand. My main concern is the...