Ilestomy reversal

Hi Jmmac,  after my reversal I didn't experience any bloating or discomfort, produced small bits with liquid which gradually increased in density.  I was advised to stick to a low fibre diet, as with the stoma, and then gradually introduce fibre. Eight months now after the reversal I basically eat anything. So I can only suggest introducing new things one at a time and see how they go,  I also take probiotics as my reversal was a year after the main op and I wanted to help repopulate the bacteria.

Its a bit of a try things and see how it goes.  For cream, I didn't have too much of a problem but did use Sudacream if I did.

If the discomfort continues I would try to get hold of your back up team.

All the best, John

Thanks for that. I’m hoping most people have a similar experience as you’ve had. I think mines was a bit complicated because the colon went to sleep, as they called it & hopefully things will settle down in a week or two. 
Did you have a lower anterior resection? or was it higher up?  think that can make a difference. 
Unfortunately you don’t read about many successful reversals on these type of sites… usually it’s about problems, as you’d expect.
 

I had the problem with the ileus when I had my lower anterior resection and had to stay in for eleven days, but the reversal went ok and I was only in for two.

You do hear from people who have problems but I think that there are more who get to a new 'normal' that they are happy to accept against the bag. For instance, this weekend I am at a hotel with a car club on our first event for almost two years, and not having to worry unduly about my innards. 

I hope that with time you get a good outcome as well.

Hope you’ve had a great weekend & the weather has been good. 
it’s good to hear a positive outcome. Here’s hoping I can report the same in the near future.