I have had my ileostomy for 5 years. During the last year I have occassionally experienced what feels like my bowels being knotted up when I happen to stretch out ... mainly when lying in the bathtub & raise myself to a sitting position. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
flowerlady
Dec 28, 2016 1:09 am
Ozzwood
Dec 28, 2016 4:01 pm
I've had my colostomy for a year and I feel the same thing. In fact, I can literally feel it under my skin. I believe it to be scar tissue. I know I grow a lot of it. :) I'm not saying that is what yours is, but just a suggestion.
If it's painful for you, I suggest letting your doctor know about what you're feeling.
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Ewesful
Jan 06, 2017 9:36 am
I also agree about adhesions - scar tissue - and it can become a problem.
Before the fabric covering that is now used by some surgeons the adhesions could be almost as bad as the problem. Every surgery has the potential of adhesions. I was so lucky to get the fabric and I only had one problem area and it "let go" or whatever as it is okay now. I don't know if there is a solution but I do know it can be pretty serious in some cases. I would definitely request specific info from the Dr.
Good luck
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