Me again. I keep writing because I find myself so lost in this whole thing. Question for anyone out there that has undergone ileostomy reversal. I've been told if all goes well and I heal well, I should be able to undergo ileostomy reversal in 6 months. But before that, I will have to successfully complete a defecating proctogram. Because my rectal muscles don't work real well, I did not do well taking this test prior to surgery. I'm wondering if anyone else had to take this test and/or how do you prepare for this after not having used your rectal muscles for so many months? I want to do everything possible out there to ensure I pass this test. Thanks for the input.

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