Strange Bowel Movements 7 Months After Reversal: Seeking Advice

Its been 7 months since my reversal and all was well until 3 weeks ago. The first bathroom visit of the day was an emergency, diarrhea, and through out the next 3 days.  I was afraid to take immodem so I just lived with it.  Along with the loose stools, the bms were light in color and strange in consistancy.  Very reminiscent of diverticulitis.  My gastroenterologist prescribed meds and after 5 days, much better, but still loose stools with strange consistancy, but no emergencies, and scheduled a colonoscopy to find the problem. Along with the loose bm's, I am having occasional slight discomfort on the lower left side (where my sigmoid colon is/was). No pain, just occasional slight discomfort.  

Has anyone else had these same problems, if so please adivse since my insurance won't pay for the colonoscopy, its out of my pocket.

What was the reason for your ostomy? I assume diverticulitis?

I've read about 'relapses' after reversal. If your doc orders the colonoscopy in the ER, your insurance won't pay?

I too had a few reversals and same happened to me but since im in another country i didnt pay for any tests at all .  I took bout 12 immodium a day for 4 years not sure how much bowel you lost maybe thats the problem but still its always a tricky thing i know have my ileostomy back soo i dont know what to say hunny sorry esp Insurance gees wat about a plane trip to the UK or somthing im so sorry to hear these rotten Insurance storys its like do we eva hear of struggling specialists needing money ?? Not that i know of can your local GP help you xx   MOOZA X

Yes, I agree with Mooza - why are you afraid to take Immodium?  Following the package instructions gives you a very light dose.  I was taking up to 18 a day while on chemo, which of course is WAY more than the instructions indicate.

Also, you can fiddle with your diet, eating bananas, tapioca, white rice and bread products, potatoes, etc to slow down your BMs.  Good luck!