As most know here I had a LAR August last year and before the op I was told two to three months however with the Covid situation it would be six
I had the blue dye test January that showed I would need an EAU to check that all was clear for a reversal. I was also told at my follow up that they thought that whilst under a GA if all was clear they would reverse me.
I thought that makes perfect sense as why have two lots of GA but it would mean I wouldn’t know before going in if I was able to be reversed. So I was told I would need a pre op
That was January
Previously my surgeon had said that reversals are best at two months and a maximum of six. Twelve months was not so successful
So here I am a couple of weeks away from the year and all my diary dates that were planned have been deleted. There’s not going to be a colonoscopy August because I haven’t been reversed. I’m waiting for a CT scan appointment and my CEA levels are due August
I am in a state of limbo really
How long did others wait before having a reversal and if over twelve months was it really difficult to gain bowel control?
Im seriously thinking of not bothering and booking a holiday!
Hi Kath.
Marshmallow yuck.
I’m drinking the isotonic like I did before. But everything tastes horrible. I can’t even swallow my Vimto and I loved that.
I will keep plodding on
Hope you have a good day Kath x
Ann
Gosh Ann, don’t apologise for feeling sorry for yourself-you’re having a very difficult start to your recovery. I would echo the advice on blood tests and potassium. The drink for this is vile but helps. I really hope things start to improve soon for you to be back to your usual cheery self. Take good care.
Sarah xx
Thanks Jane.
They told me to take laxatives if I was constipated Imodium if I was loose and if I had pain go to A & E!
Sounds caring doesn’t it?
They sent me home with laxatives as I could be constipated with the pain killers. I was told to take paracetamols! They’ve never made me constipated. I’m not sure if anything would have made Whoopi constipated she was over active.
It’s like its her revenge.
HA HA
She’s been cut off and binned so she’s made sure that her friends in that area are sending me a pile of whoopi
Ann
Thanks Sarah
I hope so too.
I am a strong woman but this has floored me.
Hopefully get some good food in there and I will feel stronger.
Ann
You are strong and so supportive to everyone, and I’m sure you’ll get through but oh my goodness you have not been treated well and not had the right support from the professionals at all. We are all here rooting for you though!
Sarah xx
Karen When did you start taking the loperamide and how much did you take please?
One day I took the prescribed dose two before breakfast and lunch then nurse told me to be natural and I could of stopped my bowel working so then I got in a panic.
I did pass semi solid stools very tiny but definitely shaped but I had bloating and trapped wind
Did the loperamide help you?
Ann
Thanks Sarah
I am weak at the moment but once i improve I will be addressing the multiple issues I had.
The list is long and a painful read
As our new prime minister has said she’s going to fix the NHS maybe I should write to her as well!
You can tell here my mental strength is still there
now just need the body to go with it
Ann
