Reversal how long should I wait?

I hope things are starting to improve even if only slowly.thinking of you

Kath

Thanks Kath

Its early days so I need to be patient.
I’m very uncomfortable too which doesn’t help. 
Hopefully things will be more manageable soon and I can sleep in my own bed!  I can’t at the moment as I cannot get out of it whilst stomach muscles are repairing. Especially as I need to make a speedy dash to the toilet ! 
Oh the joys of finding out the true recovery of a reversal. Ha ha. 

Aww, Ann-tough early days for you. Take it easy and you’ll get there in time. But your time in hospital and discharge had me shocked! Big hugs (soft ones!)

Sarah xx

Thanks Sarah. 
That’s why I’m so bad. I had no pain meds no rest came out after passing wind only spending 15hrs on the surgical ward. My face was bright red. I honestly am finding this tougher than the LAR. I had medical support and pain meds.
After me calling my team My nurse has told me not to use Loperamide so it’s 20 + visits to the toilet. Mainly gas. It’s ridiculous. I’m having the staples out Monday and I am taking the Loperamide then. I will rebel and I will officially complain about the advice given after a reversal. It’s utterly ridiculous 

I feel so much better for that moan. I’d smile if I wasn’t in pain. My bowels like a baby’s causing wind a very chaotic. 
I do miss Whoopi. 
I nearly did a runner after waiting seven and a half hours in preop when the nurse said to put my gown on and asked if I had a dressing gown. I looked at my bag and thought of picking it up and legging it
Poor Whoops. 
Xx

Hi Ann,

Really sorry to hear of the problems that you had with the reversal op and what is happening now.  It will get better!

When I had my reversal I also had a hernia repaired and still didn't have the sort of discomfort that you are having.  Are the ibuprofen and paracetamol not enough to help the pain?  I also was told not to use loperamide to begin with, they didn't want any pressure on the join. 

I was in for one night only and let out when I passed wind. Our difference is that I went home with the support of the Early Discharge Team who visited me for a week. The first few nights I was up every hour passing little or nothing and wearing pads in case of an accident. Quite quickly it got better though it took time to get to a new normal. One thing I found was that when you felt you needed to go I held on as long as possible and sometimes the urge passed. Then when I had been I would stay put as most likely there was more to come.

I do hope that you see some change for the better soon

Best wishes, John

Thanks John

Its been getting worse. 2am complete flood of watery output everywhere unable to hold as it’s like a tidal wave

Three times I was up changed and washing everything. Luckily I have a small tilled downstairs toilet so I’m able to clean up simply and I am sleeping on the sofa to save my bed

I am regretting it at the mo but I probably would have regretted it if I hadn’t tried. 

I’ve taken one loperamide to try and get a break from this draining condition 

Hopefully today will be better. 
Thanks again 

Oh Ann, so sorry to hear that.

If it is that bad, you must try to stay rehydrated, not just water, do you have something to take? If you talk to the team they might want a blood test to check your K level.

Doo hope it gets better for you, no wonder you are fed up!!

All the best, John

Artsie. That’s a very good point that Johns made. My potassium was very low after my op and I had a drip and a vile drink to have every day - my husband also brought the worlds biggest banana in which I really couldn’t face! I also had low calcium and my doctor put me on a mega strong tablet then told me to take over the counter vitamin D for life. Diararylte is good for replacing lost electrolytes etc. 

Really hope things start to settle down quickly - you must be exhausted. Is your doctor easily contactable? A full blood test might not go amiss although I know it wont help with the diarrhoea?

Take care

Karen x

Hi Artisie Ann,Sending hugs and best wishes for better days asap.Love Jane xx

Thanks Karen & John 

I was dehydrated before op as I stopped drinks at 6.am and didn’t go to theatre until 4.15  I did not wake up with a saline drip which I did for the EAU so I was surprised  I had a double cannula with no meds there  maybe they injected me  But I did feel really ill  I drank as much water as I could through the night  when I got out of bed to dress I caught the cannula and the blood pumped out  it was everywhere  I tried to clean it they didn’t answer my buzzer so I just shouted can someone help me now please! 
Honestly I can not believe I am writing this about our lovely NHS but it’s true  

I am seeing the nurse at my doctors on Monday to have the staples removed though if I’m like this I won’t be able to go to the surgery. 
I was going to try the BRAT diet but everything has gone to pot. 
I’ve just caught up on a couple of hours sleep.
I am exhausted!

My doctor is invisible since Covid and his large waiting room has four chairs in it. I’m not sure if I can contact him. He was really supportive with pain meds after my LAR so it might be worth booking a phone consult with him. 
I am just filling my face with disgusting marshmallows. I’ve had a packet of jellies as well after a piece of toast. 
I hope things improve soon. I won’t be able to manage sleeping downstairs in the winter as the toilet is freezing. 
I am feeling very sorry for myself. 
Sorry 

You have given me a lift. 
Many thanks 

x