irrigation is not hard and will improve your quality of life. its my understanding that the remaining colon must be healthy to qualify for irrigation. there is a good youube video on irrigation which i suggest you watch.i irrigate and have for several years, if you have any trouble i would be glad to give you a few tips.the hernia will complicate but not prevent sucessful irrigation. get your irrigation kit and give it a try. i irrigate early in the morning every second day. i think since the bowel is not active much for 10 hours during sleep its the best time, get the water in and then have a cup of coffee or something simular which combined with introducing the water stimulates the bowel and gives a good return. i always take the phone and a book with me to pass the 1 hour time you should wait for a complete return. if you follow your routine and watch your fiber intake you should be output free for two days. good luck