Ostomy reversal recovery: Trouble completing a bowel movement, tips?

Posted by asolidrock @asolidrock, May 3 3:48pm

I'm almost 6 Months post op. Continue fairly sold bowel movements but all stool never seems to come out t one time. I tried fiber tablet and man I ws going 10 x as much. It makes for bad social life Does it ever get better

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asolidrock | @asolidrock | May 3 3:49pm

Six months on post op

asolidrock | @asolidrock | May 8 3:53pm

Having issues with ostomy reversal! Any advice from someone who is having some sense of normalcy

peggydobbs | @peggydobbs | May 10 9:57am

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No one can answer your concern because you do not say what your ostomy reversal issues are.

asolidrock | @asolidrock | May 10 2:29pm

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Im.sorry everybody ill get it together and let u know

asolidrock | @asolidrock | May 10 3:35pm

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I guess what I was trying to do is get others to say what issues they were having in relation to mine. I have incomplete bowel movements which leads to always having to clean myself. I often have extreme redness which makes it hard to walk and sit down. I have leaking and often can't control bowel movements; this is some of the issues

Susan F, Volunteer Mentor | @susanf8 | May 11 2:02pm

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@asolidrock It sounds very frustrating.

It would help if you included what kind of ostomy you had - an ileostomy (end of the small intestine is outside the abdominal wall) or a colostomy (end of the large intestine is outside the abdominal wall).

Why did you have the ostomy? Was some of the intestine removed or diseased? Is there damage to the anus or rectum that makes this challenging?

Have you talked with your medical team (surgeon, GI doctor, WOCN) about the problems you are having? Did they provide you with a diet recommendations or pelvic floor exercises?

asolidrock | @asolidrock | May 11 2:53pm

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Well since my last message I've gotten better complete bowel movements normal. Cleaning no leakage from anal area its unbelievable almost normal passing a lot.of gas but that's ok. No burning but still continue to have itching but i can deal with that. Thank you Lord

asolidrock | @asolidrock | May 11 2:55pm

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I had just finished my 5th chemo for prostate cancer on Thursday admitted to hospital for a perforated colon thus the oscomy on Saturday

Susan F, Volunteer Mentor | @susanf8 | May 11 6:32pm

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@asolidrock I'm glad to hear that things are getting better.

Have you tried using zinc ointment for the itching?

It creates a barrier that helps protect the skin from moisture and can sooth it as well. The simplest thing to get is the creams for diaper rash. And if you use it, you probably want to put a pad there because it will get on your underwear and its almost impossible to get out!

asolidrock | @asolidrock | May 11 7:38pm

Yes ma'am I've tried it all; barrier creams butt paste the only problem i was going so many times a day I wouid wipe off what I had on ill try the zinc ointment. I hope it continues to get better. Thanks for your concern