Pain and Discomfort After Reversal Surgery

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nomoreostomy
Jun 12, 2022 3:44 am

i had a reversal about 2 years ago and ever since my stomach has never felt the same, i also get occasional sharp pains at my old stoma site, gas bubbles passing by, and i dont want food before 1 pm usually just wondering if that is unique to me or something that's "normal"? that last one could just be me idk 

ron in mich
Jun 12, 2022 1:49 pm

Hi Nomo i had resection surgery a few years ago and my stoma moved from my right side to my left and i get an occasional stabbing pain at the old stoma site i just gently rub it and it goes away, i mentioned it to my pcp and he said more than likely its scar tissue causing it.

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Jackie22
Jun 15, 2022 8:13 pm

I had a question about scaring in the old stoma does the scar go away?

Jackie22
Jun 15, 2022 8:13 pm

How is the scar from the old site?

ron in mich
Jun 16, 2022 12:47 pm

Hi Jackie the scar is kinda flat but its sunken in somewhat.

 

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