Today is the end of day 2 of my post-op reversal. I'm healing well, and the surgeon came, checked me out, and said that because I was passing stool and gas, I could go home. The first time I passed stool, it was bloody. The doc said there would be “some blood,” but it was more than that. It was kind of alarming to me, but the nurse called the surgeon and was told it was normal. My pain has been controlled with Tylenol and Motrin, but they released me with oxy, which I hope to not use. Since they did it laparoscopically, the pain isn't as bad as the initial colostomy surgery, which was life-saving for me. There is a lot of extra skin that hangs from where the hernia used to be, and the stoma site looks a little gory LOL, but hopefully, the staples come out next week. I was told some drainage would be normal. I haven't had an “accident” yet, but on someone else's advice, I bought the adult diapers, which gives me peace of mind when I sleep, although I do feel like I have control of my bowels. I am using a binder, which I leave off at night and when I'm lying down so the stitches can dry up. I'm on a low-fiber diet for the next two weeks. When I stand up, it feels like my insides move around, and the doc said that was normal. Also, I can sometimes feel my intestines moving. I think that's peristalsis, right? Well, I can feel that, and it's quite painful LOL, and my stomach makes a lot of noises and gurgling sounds. I don't really have much of an appetite right now, but all in all, this time around was much easier. Until next time, friends! Take care, be well! Edit: forgot to mention that my abdomen feels like I did a thousand crunches; it's super sore.

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MeetAnOstoMate website turned out to be a lifesaver for me. I say this because, for me, this ostomy journey was a devastating event both physically and mentally.
Here, I found folks who understood my feelings even better than my family or friends could. Only a fellow ostomate can understand how you really feel.
Information sharing is key, as well as support and understanding, to ultimately bring more harmony into our ostomy life journey. I found here, virtually no ostomy questions that are not touched upon. Questions which some might feel, may be too trivial to contact a doctor about or even too shy or embarrassed to ask their own doctor about. They are all addressed here.
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I have been a member for 3 years, an ostomate for 4 years - yes, I certainly wish I would have found it immediately after surgery but so very thankful I finally found it when I did as I truly believe it turned my troubled depression and situation into a more positive attitude and acceptance.
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Here, I found folks who understood my feelings even better than my family or friends could. Only a fellow ostomate can understand how you really feel.
Information sharing is key, as well as support and understanding, to ultimately bring more harmony into our ostomy life journey. I found here, virtually no ostomy questions that are not touched upon. Questions which some might feel, may be too trivial to contact a doctor about or even too shy or embarrassed to ask their own doctor about. They are all addressed here.
For me, anonymity was very helpful in seeking answers to each phase of this life changing medical and mental event. Sharing initial trauma feelings, ongoing support and finally acceptance was what I found with my membership here. I am not sure what my mental and physical attitude would be today without having found this site.
Additional benefits included: finding products and ideas to help with daily maintenance, innovative ideas and as a bonus - some great humor.
After all “laughter IS the best medicine”.
I have been a member for 3 years, an ostomate for 4 years - yes, I certainly wish I would have found it immediately after surgery but so very thankful I finally found it when I did as I truly believe it turned my troubled depression and situation into a more positive attitude and acceptance.
Sincerely,
An Ileostomate nicknamed Justbreathe 🫶🏼
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