Had colon and gallbladder removed March 25th, 2014. Nervous like so many others about life after reversal. My surgeon tells me that I can "manage" bowel movements with an anti-diarrheal med. He says I will be on this for the rest of life as well as the sulfasalazine I'm taking now to prevent recurrence of the ulcerative ileo-colitis that afflicted me. I drive a truck for a living, so the bag actually isn't too bad convenience-wise. No urgent need to get to a rest area. I was wondering about the anti-diarrheal meds and if they restrict ability to safely drive. Still learning about diet. Should I give up coffee altogether? Can one control bowel movements without meds? Thanks mates!

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