Hi can anyone advise I had bowel resection 2023 and ileostomy which went really well
I had reversal this year which was a lot harder than having the ileostomy
but now been 10 mths still have incontinence issues and day were I can go up to 10/12 times a day depending on on what I eat but I’m still getting pain in my belly as they removed my rectum and created a new one by bringing the colon down
my belly is still tender ! Should this not be better by now ???
Have you consulted with another doctor or surgeon who could review your records? Ten months is a long time.
I've been signed off now!
I've just moved to a new location and only seen my new GP once, and they did not have my records from my previous GP.
So, I'm not really sure what to do now!
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Do you have a J pouch? If so, consult with a doctor about "Pouchitis." You can look it up on the internet too, so you're familiar with this complication.
It's a connected, computer world. Should be easy for your new GP to retrieve your medical records.
Please post your progress about your reversal symptoms. It will be a great help to everyone here.
It took me about 2 years to be without severe pain from a total collectomy ileostomy back in 1973. After 50 something years I still have pain on and off. The way I deflect from the pain is by working and learning new things. And singing karaoke is my morphine. When I try to sing I have no pain whatsoever. This is called deflection, but what do I know, I'm old 😂
Thank you. I don't have a J pouch. My surgeon did say that my bowels will never be the same! Lolo
But I do find as well that I get really foul wind!
My belly still feels big and bloated. I can't lose weight as most fiber gives me bad bowel incontinence, so I stick to a high carb diet. I don't know what is next, but
I keep trying different foods.
So your rectum was removed and colon connected directly to the anus. The rectum holds stool until it's ready to be expelled from the body. Without a rectum, you will have increased bowel movements.
You should consult with a Gastroenterologist to see what options are available for you.