My mum had a Hartmann's reversal 10 days ago. It was going really well, and she was able to go home on day 6 after passing a small BM. She's been readmitted due to abdominal pain and vomiting, and they are suspecting a blockage of some sort. How is this usually treated, please? Is this quite common? How long does the treatment take? Last time when she had her colostomy, she had to have a secon ...
How long did it take you to pass a bowel movement after your colostomy reversal? I started passing gas on day 3, but it's day 5 now and no BM as of yet. Is this a worry? Or is it okay since I'm passing gas? Also, how long were you in the hospital?
For context, I have had open surgery for my reversal. The surgeon has said between 7 to 10 days in the hospital. Colostomy was an emergency 2 years ...
