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after revesal frequancy

Wed, October 06, 2010 10:20 AM

i am do to have reversal surgery on the 21st and was wondering what is the average most people use the restroom? did you have any control issues at first? also how did the reversal recovery effect you? i know every body is different just don't wont to go in blind like the removal surgery. thank you.

p12
Joined Sep 1, 2010

Sat, October 23, 2010 12:00 AM

Reply posted for P12.

Hey there,

Well it is kind of ironic to find this post since hey I am just recovering from my take down surgery. As you stated everyone’s recovery is different but so far mine has been great. I have only been out of the hospital for 5 days. I did not need any pain meds ever sense I’ve been home. As for the urgency I was really worried about that too. So far it is not as bad as most people had told me. They say to expect to go to the bathroom about 8 to 10 times a day but it seems I go about 4 or 5 times. It is really nice because I have complete control. We had company tonight unexpectedly after I just ate dinner and I held it for 4 hours before I had to go to the bathroom. It was a great feeling! To be fair I am also taking Imodium and Fiber so that helps bulk things up. I actually am probably going to stop with the fiber since it is too over baring. I think you should be fine as long as you have a good surgeon. They should do some kind of pouch test before you have your surgery. I forget what it is called but mine was an enema x-ray type deal.

hopefulangel
Joined Oct 23, 2010

Thu, October 14, 2010 10:27 PM

Reply posted for Aamer.

I would like to add some more points here....

regarding the control they usually do one test to chk ur rectal muscles and they ask u to do the normal sphincter exercises,which they already might have asked u ...

My History

2006 diagnosed UC & underwent removal of colon within 3 months

2008 Nov--J-pouch

2009 Jan-Failure of closure due to obstruction

2009 Feb-Rebuild of Stoma

2011-Planned closure again

In 2009 i went for a closure but it failed due to an intestine obstruction .

The time gap which i had between the j-pouch and closure was around 70 days.

So plan it well take ur time

and yes Every surgery is not the same & i pray that it goes great for u.

Thanks

Aamer

aamer
Joined Oct 14, 2010

Thu, October 14, 2010 10:14 PM

Reply posted for P12.

Hi ,

Still waiting for closure to be done...planned in 2011 .

On the basis of my inquires and what i know

After the surgery for around 1-3 months the trips to restroom will be around 8-10 ,after that it gradually decreases to 6-8 in 6 months.

I met one person 6 months after his surgery & he was having only 4-5 trips.

however he followed a low diet.

Fingers crossed

Thanks

Aamer

aamer
Joined Oct 14, 2010

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