Just had an ileostomy reversal and feel very blocked up…

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I had an Ileostomy reversal at 12 noon on Wednesday and yesterday (Thursday 17 April 2025) I ate two small soups and two slices of bread with butter. Today I have had three soups, 6 slices of bread and butter, some chips and a cottage pie. I have not passed any stool at all yet since my op which was 60 hours ago now. I have been discharged as I am passing wind and my wound looks OK but I feel very blocked up and worried I have a blockage. I wondered if anyone else has been though this and when they did theIt first poo, also what their symptoms were like right after the op?

James 12568 21 hours ago

It’s now Saturday (19th April 2025) and still no poo. If anyone has any advice I would be so grateful I’m getting worried I’m blocked and need to go to hospital…

Susan13 15 hours ago in reply to James 12568

I think you will have pain if getting blocked. You would also probably stop passing gas.

Are you still taking opioid pain meds? These constipate me quite a bit and I tend towards diarrhea. If possible try tapering off and using paracetamol and/or ibuprofen.

It sounds like you're eating a low residue diet. It's likely you were told to do that by your doctor and I don't recommend stopping. But low residue diets mean less is passing through to the colon so there will be less output. The diet can also be a bit constipating.

I'd call your doctor for additional suggestions.

James 12568 14 hours ago in reply to Susan13

Thanks Susan I really appreciate your response. I am on diazepam so will switch to non opioid pain meds and I will also call A and E if I start seeing increased pain.

best wishes

James