Quick question.
I have an ileostomy - 1 year old...never went back for reversal. On several occasions, I have the ole' urge to purge but of course, nothing happens. On occasion, an ever so tiny fart will pop out as well. It seems my colon wants its job back. Today it was very insistent so I tried a brief enema...it was very painful (still have a hemorrhoid that is as ancient as me) and provided no results. My original diagnosis was diverticulosis and removal of 12" of colon, tennis ball-sized infected diverticulitis, right ovary, and appendix. My question is, does anyone else have this urge to purge with an ileostomy?

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