Imodium daily after reversal?

Good to hear that things are improving albeit slowly as always these things take as long as they take and no two people are identical in recovery.

I'm sure you're following a well balanced diet but thought I would add this as a reminder of what you have to look forward to soon!

Dietary Advice Following a reversal it may take time to get back to eating a normal, healthy diet. The digestive system may be quite upset and temperamental. This will mean that a ‘settling–in’ period is required for both the stomach and bowel. During this period it is sensible to limit the intake of foods that can irritate the gut. These include: • Acidic/ citrus fruits e.g. grapefruit, oranges, strawberries or grapes. • Highly spiced foods e.g. curry or chilli con carne. • Big fatty meals. • Vegetables with a high ‘flatulence factor’ such as, cabbage, Brussel sprouts or onions. • Large amounts of beer or lager.

Keep up the good work

Ian

Thank you, Ian! Yes, my body is still not tolerating spicy foods very well. 

Natasha I am two years into a life long stoma I still take Imodium not daily but definitely weekly people used to say be definite in your attitude but I think you are temporary stoma  just get on with it but for lifers it’s trial and error I think regardless of your future with a bag don’t hesitate to try anything andy

Morning Natasha,

It would seem that we are on the same road as I had my reversal in August this year and I still take imodium when I know that I am going out and have a few beers as I know I will have the effects the next day in respect of passing wind! lol

I have found that taking Fybogyl has been a godsend to me and  that my stools are firmer for it so my bum isn`t as sore as it was.

I still eat everything going and know that for me 12 hours later I will need to go to the loo so I am sleeping through the night.

I had all my rectum removed in my first op for Stage 1 Rectal cancer so I go it takes me about 4 or 5 visits to do my stuff! lol

I have been to London from Plymouth on the train with no problems last week and just took a  few Imodium to be on the safe side so my answer is just to juggle the Imodium about till you know what suits you.

I can not believe how far I have come in such a short time compared to other people but my answer is that cancer tried to get me but no way will it win and my life is almost back to where I was so Happy days Rich

Hi there hope you don't mind me replying to you .

about something I am going through .

Ihave had a reversal 6 week ago even though I'm only eating normal diet also I still have the issue of going to the loo quite often especially after beer and vegetables.

I take the pyramid but I'm not too keen to do this as I want my barrel to repair itself.

Hi

its still early days and you will find that some foods don’t agree with your digestive system now. Everyone is different and therefore it is trial and error about what you can eat and drink. I have had to remove mushrooms peas, beans, sweet corn from my diet.

good luck 

Some vegetables and certainly beer could make you go to the toilet frequently.

Here is the Colostomy Association- Factsheet REVERSAL which might be of interest to you especially the second section which has been written by nurses.

Ian