I saw my doctor for my follow up after all of my studies (3.5 months post op ileostomy). I’m all good and can proceed with my reversal. We talked about bowel movements after the reversal. She said be prepared to have an accident in your hospital bed and get some adult diapers for after surgery. I had no idea! So here’s my question- what can I do to minimize accidents after surgery? Will it be blow-out style and I’ll need a shower after each accident? Should I sleep with a towel under me (already have a waterproof mattress cover). Help me understand what to expect. Will I be able to manage the cleanup on my own or will I need help? How long does that last?
I’m concerned about my partner because he has a low tolerance for body fluids and his anxiety surrounding it is pretty high. We managed to get though this first part but I’m worried about the next steps. Thanks.
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