Hi I had a reversal of ilostomy bag for rectal cancer on September 25 I am struggling big time with Lars and the ongoing of constipation blockages diarrhea I can't plan anything I can't leave the hoe I want my life back .can someone please tell me if I can have my stoma back please . .
Heres a link to the post that Tom has mentioned
I totally get that Dolphin67
They say things can improve up to 2 years after a reversal but it’s hard to contemplate that. It is possible to have break through diarrhoea whereby you’re blocked with constipation but the loose stools manage to leak out around the blockage but then how do you know what to deal with? I have the odd bad day when the flood gates open but I tend to feel and hear the rumblings before it starts.
I hope you’re able to contact your consultant and arrange for the stoma to be reformed
Take care
Karen x
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