Severe Cramps Post Reversal

Hi there, I am a week post-reversal and wonder if anyone has advice re: cramping and gas relief. I was relatively prepared for the frequent runs to the w/c and the ermm ... sore posterior but I wasn't expecting these wickedly sharp pelvic cramps likely due to all the gas that builds up. Has anyone experienced the same? What kind of things have you done? I've tried a heating pad over my abdomen and I get out for frequent walks around the block to get things going after a meal. I've asked the surgeon about something like Gas-X, but she did not recommend it. Thanks

Hi ex-bag lady..

Well done on your recent surgery. I suggest that you take prescribed painkillers, drink plenty, and gently exercise, and they will settle down. It is early days for you at just a week post-op. Peppermint water helps with wind too.

I drank hot water and mint tea, ate bioactive yogurts, and kept my diet very simple. More fish than meat and small amounts of veg at first as the fiber made my belly windy.

I am 3 years post-reversal op and still find windy pains quite sharp. Changing positions seems to help.

Kind regards

Yes! I remember this 'side effect' vividly. It was downright pass-out from the pain on some days. Thankfully, the worst of it passed about a month after the surgery. I was told it is normal but to watch out for signs of bleeding or stenosis (narrowing of stool). Pain meds and GA can cause constipation. Take heart that this too shall pass. No pun intended.