I am 4 days out from my ileostomy reversal. I look as if I'm 3 months pregnant, not only in my belly, but my feet and legs also. I went in for reversal weighing 113lbs and came out weighing 130lbs. Before being released, I asked the doctors to do a dye scan to ensure there were no leaks, since the reason I ended up with an ileostomy in the first place was because the resection they did after the car accident came undone. Instead of telling me no, they just avoided coming to my room. I figured if I was going to be in pain, might as well be at home with my kids. Along with the severe bloating, I have a burning feeling in my stomach. Taking stool softeners to try and help me go, since I seem to have the opposite problem from others I have read. I have no appetite and am concerned about the opening they left getting infected. I received no advice from my doctors. I feel lost. Is the burning feeling normal? How do I get this water weight off? When will the swelling in my tummy go down, or when do I need to start being concerned?
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