Hi All,
After what seemed like forever, I had my reversal last Oct (2021). Once home (after 6 days in hospital) I felt more uncomfortable and incorrectly assuming that my recovery would be similar after my LAR. I have now accepted that this is a longer recovery than before. I was only able to start walking short distances - say 15 mins mid January at a slow pace. I am now able to walk 20 mins at a more brisk speed and relatively comfortable and pain free. I have also continued with daily core-4 exercises but am feeling very out of shape. I have largely refrained from activities such as lifting/ hovering/cleaning etc for most of this recovery.
Having spoken to the nurses and Occ Health (via work referral) the last few weeks, I have been told that it will be a slow process for recovery and not to push through the pain barrier. I am keen to get out on the bike again but also cautious of not going out too soon.
So it is 16 weeks on and I still have what I describe as discomfort ( a bit like light numbness) around my rectum/lower back, this is more noticeable if for example I've washed the dishes or done a bit of light hoovering.
Are there others who have had similar experience and if so does this sensation/discomfort reduce overtime as the healing process continues or is this another part of managing with the 'new norm'?
