Hi crappy colon, I think that the surgery for both an ostomy and ostomy reversal can often have post operative problems manifested in the same manner and with normal function returning very slowly. After my colostomy op' I couldn't eat for 7 days in hospital apart from small snacks, due solely to my complete lack of appetite. I had no ostomy production except for a small amount of liquid, but was allowed home on the premise that things would improve with time. My appetite didn't improve much despite my efforts to the contrary and took a couple of weeks just to begin to improve, I was then on a slow journey of general improvement whilst my family pressured for me to return to some normality regarding food and wellbeing. I rose to the challenge and went out for a nice get together and a meal, when we arrived at the restaurant I explained my situation and ordered a small portion, bollocks to what any body thinks, and then I really enjoyed the rest of the night with family. I know your medical problem is not just like mine but take my advice, go out and bloody well enjoy your friends, order something small and work hard to eat as much as you can 'cos you know that's important and have a lovely night.
Come on now CC, you can do that,
lots of love and best wishes,
Brian