Well, it has been 4 weeks since my reversal, and it is finally getting better! The first 2 weeks after surgery were the worst; there was a lot of gas, diarrhea, and pain. My surgeon put me on Neurontin for nerve pain, and it has helped. I now have about 4-5 BMs a day, but they are all close together, none at night; my colon is adjusting! I add new foods every day but in very small amounts. Salads tear me up, LOL, so I go easy on them, but I tolerate cooked veggies well. The pain is easing every day (thank God), and I am very thankful for everything. I am going out more, and the other day I went to the bathroom in a store and went to empty my bag only to remember that all I had to do was pull my skirt up and go, LOL! That was quite a good feeling, I have to say. I have a wonderful husband of 33 years and an awesome family who has helped me so much through this whole ordeal. I want to wish all of you the best of luck and blessings; something always comes out good of everything that happens in life, good or bad.

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I began my Urostomy life February 27th, 2023...a month and a half ago. I stumbled upon this site from another on Youtube and website called VeganOstomy and between that site and this one, most of my fear and worry of not having any answers other than calling the Dr's office recording menu and hoping to hear back in the next day or two for an answer to leaks, skin irritations etc, or just feeling alone and the "no one understands" thoughts I had to look forward to in my mind were all put to rest by these two websites and the community here at MaO!! I have been here for a few weeks now, and the help and support offered by the members here is just amazing!! The information and support is absolutely priceless for anyone recently out of their surgery and have tons of questions or had it for years...sit down...have a good read and you will see for yourself!!