Hi
i was given a loop colostomy in Dec 21, after finding out I was advanced stage 4 N1 Anal cancer, iv had no problems with my stoma infact it’s actually really help as for many years iv suffered with my bowels always constipated, I do still get like this but just seems to be much easier to deal with having my stoma, I now have a parastomal hernia which a hate, iv had to change the way I dress, and I have melt downs when going to an occasion as I feel I look horrible in everything I try on it really gets me down, anyway my question is, after have the reversal what should i expect as my colorectal surgeon said I would be going to the toilet 5 to 10 times a day I could leak poo, I don’t want any of that, does it get better or will I have to live like that, I’m going in for a sigmoid scope I think to check if all is ok down there I’m in remission no signs of tumour but I suppose they need to check to see if there is that chance of leaking just want to talk to someone that has gone through both reversal and hernia repair, I know everyone is different and we all heal differently but want to know what could possibly happen any advice welcome and thanks for reading
Laura x x
Hi there I was reversed Sep 22 and tried the pants. The issue for me was sleeping and not getting to the toilet quick enough. Removing the pants caused mess everywhere whilst not being able to remove them and sit down
I used age co for my supply of pads that were amazing. I was well able to remove the pad out from my full briefs and sit down which really reassured me
After two weeks it settled down however I needed to attend appointments and the pads allowed me to feel confident
Good luck with it all
Best wishes
Ann
