Has anyone had backflow from their loop ileostomy and started passing fecal waste from their back passage? The cramps are horrendous.
ashtonilleo
May 05, 2025 6:24 pm
ClaraD
May 05, 2025 11:13 pm
I was told by my surgeon that this can happen and that it is normal.
That being said, it's happened to me twice, a couple of weeks after surgery, and it was not fun at all. I am not sure if it was backflow or residue from before the surgery, but either way, it was horrible.
Since then, I've not had it again, but I am only 6 months post-op, so I may not be the best person to guide you here.
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New ostomate, we’ve all gone through feeling low and depressed over your ostomy.
This is a pretty open group. Right now, in summer, it’s a low response time—lots of family things going on. If you need something, call out. Someone dealing with your situation will post something sooner or later.
It’s just that time of year.
Take care, and good luck.
Axl
May 06, 2025 1:25 am
I'll have a go and say that other than a 1-2 month period after surgery, yes, but long term, not that I have experienced, and cramps I have never had. From memory, I think your surgery was recent?
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