Post op diarrhoea

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Good morning! What a tempting subject heading hey?! So I would really like to get some idea of how long I can expect to be living in nappies post colon surgery! I am 3 week post op/2 weeks since I started eating following my Stoma reversal surgery. I had a huge tumour removes from my lower colon plus some on the upper right side - a year ago. I spent 2 months in hospital recovering - I had a fistula. Then I did 6 months of Chemo followed by a lovely 4 month break when I put on the 20kg I had lost and got all my strength back. Back to present day: the reversal was a success and I understand the colon is irritated, healing, sensitive. I am starting to struggle because I see no progress. I am still eating basic foods such as white bread, ham, chicken, fish, pasta, rice, i have introduced homemade vegetable soups, tinned fruit. But apart from a few quiet nights I am still experiencing loose output every hour or so. I am not in danger of dehydrating but would love to get some idea from you guys as to how long I can expect this to last. It would be reassuring even if it might be long. Fanx Poop