I had my colostomy reversed on 8 June, the doctor are pleased with the way the operation went and my progress and discharge me from the hospital on 14 June, without any bowel movement. I asked the doctor after how many days to expect the first bowel movement and was informed it varies from person to person. On 12 June, I started clear liquid soups then on the 13 June, moved on to a low fibre diet as instructed by the doctor. It's now the 17 June and still no sign of any bowel movement, how to wait before becoming concerned?
Alan the wrench
Jun 17, 2015 8:26 am
ron in mich
Jun 17, 2015 3:29 pm
hi alan when i first got my ileo. the doctor gave me a stick of gum and said but dont swallow it to help get the bowels moving.
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Alan the wrench
Jun 17, 2015 4:41 pm
Hi Ron, thanks for your reply, this is something I will check out. How many days did you have to for something to happen?
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