Hi there. I did find it tricky for a a few weeks. Once you get used the order of everthing it's much better!

Yes definitely. In retrospect I probably did too much too quickly and wouldn't advise it! Luckily I got away with it but I've never been great at taking it easy 😬

You are still in the recovery phase so I wouldn't want to suggest anything other than what your surgeon or doctors team recommend. I can say it definitely took me a few months to settle into some kind of rhythm. Google a low fibre diet and a medicine called Lactulose. They definitely helped me!

Hi there, I haven't found any change at all tbh, if anything an improvement in my control. From what I understand the anal muscle issues tend to be for those who have had them affected by surgery or had them out of action for some time. I hope your reversal goes well, thanks for watching!

Hi thanks for the nice words! I have indeed had my rectum removed. The rectum sits just before the Anus and is like a bag that collects the poo. Mine was removed and a new smaller one created out of my bowel. This means I cant wait as long to go any more, but I use medical equipment to clear me out now. I far prefer this over having a stoma, but on the other hand could have lived fine with a stoma if I needed to. I guess its a very different question if its the Anus as that is the main way of controlling the operation. I would certainly listen to the medical advice on what they recommend. I wish you the best of luck whatever happens. You got this!

@@lifeafterRC ah I see now. How great that they can do this! I’m glad you have found your preference. For me after radiotherapy for the anal cancer, I’m hoping to reverse my stoma. Thanks again for the videos and your reply. 👍🏻

Hi There, I would say within 2 months I was back to nearly nornal. However now I use medical equipment I have been feeling much better throughout the day.

It's been about one month since the surgery, my father is in severe pain like piles, is it normal, or we should consult to doctor

@@siddhipant9911 I’m no expert but I’d get to a doctor. I started having shooting pains and it turned it out to be a hole in my intestines. Had to have my stoma pulled back through.

Hi there. I hope things are starting to improve for you already. I remember the shock at first of things not working as they used to. The bowel is an organ that doesn't like being messed with and takes a long time to get back into a rhythm! Obviously without being medically trained I cant offer too much in terms of advice but I can tell you time is a healer with this operation. Take care and best wishes!

@@lifeafterRChi, wanted to as you. How many times you go now in toilet in one day? Im also i the exact same situation, 1 week post reversal. Recral cancer

Hi, I am going to make a video soon, as a few things have changed and I now use an irrigation system meaning I go once a day. It has been life changing. Before using it I was going between 5 and 10 times a day.

I'm intrigued by the irrigation thing , hope the video comes soon , looking for a more carefree life 👍👍

Thanks for the nice comment Paul I appreciate it. I'm glad the videos can be of use to somebody. The illious is the worst pain I have experienced during this whole thing, really not nice. I learnt my lesson, as I'm sure you did. Take the reversal very easy. I wish you the best of luck with it all!

That's great to hear. I'm pleased you are on the mend and on the road back to normality of some sort!

Hi Richard, I didnt have a J punch as the are made out of the small intestine I believe. I had a temporary stoma made from the small intestine. (ileostomy) That has been reversed now and I'm back to using all my intestine minus the rectum which has been removed and one has been made from the leftover large intestine. On the the whole life is fine now. My toilet habbits have changed quite a lot but you learn to adjust. 😬

Hi there, it's approaching 1 year since my reversal now. In term of normal I don't think I will ever get back to that without a rectum. I am however quite used to my new routine and feel confident out and about. I go to the toilet between 5-10 times a day. Some days are good, some days are bad. Next year I will be looking at adjusting my diet to help. I hope your reversal goes well, I wish you a speedy recovery!

Hi Anthony. My Scar was stapled, and the staples removed around 10 days later. I would say it was healed within a month or so but the scar is very evident still. I think it will take years to fade. I know there are a few different ways of doing the procedure and people can heal differently. I hope the recovery goes well!

Ah I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope it's successful next time!

Have you tried lactulose out of interest? I find it really helps me. It adds more moisture to the stool

Hi there. I actually had staples, and they were removed around 10 days afterwards.

Hi, I understand it to be very individual related. If you have had a stoma for a long time it's going to take a longer time to get things back under control. For me, I found the first week or so alarming but after a month or so I was confident to go out again. Things are much better now. Take it easy and accept the first few weeks will be tricky! I hope everything goes well for you!

@@lifeafterRC my reversal will be happening around the 10th week mark. Hopefully, it will be fine. This is only thing I am scared about through this whole journey. Good to hear that you are doing fine

Thanks! The first few weeks after can be daunting as it doesn't feel like you will ever get back to anything like normal. Trust me you will, it gets a bit better every day. It's not even on my mind for 95% of the day now. I hope your recovery goes well 🙂

aye we almost had the same surgery on the same day lmao congrats. Honestly it’s gotta vary greatly bc I only had pain for 5 days it dwindled during those days bc now I’m not having any pain at all.

Hi, I personally eat what I like now, however I notice and increase in frequency after eating spicy food, onions and things containing garlic. I was on a low fibre diet for a while and it is definitely more comfortable. I just prefer to eat what I like! I hope your recovery goes well and you are settled soon!

Cheers terry. I agree the belt was actually a bit of a pain, gets quite hot and restricted underneath. I hope your recovery goes smoothly and glad you are on the mend. Best wishes! Thanks for letting me know about not everyone getting them for free. I think perhaps it was because I had cancer but im not so sure and will look into it.

Hi there, why did you have to ha e your stoma for so long, if you dont mind me asking.

Hi there, the lower part of the bowel gets thinner and is more likely to rupture than if you have the procedure higher up. My surgeon believed 3 months was the best amount of time to let it heal before reconnecting. From my understanding this can vary depending on who does the surgery and what procedure is carried out. A rupture is bad news and can lead to sepsis.

@bowelandbabies okay that makes sense, I had diverticulitis surgery also, there were complications when dr was connecting colon back together and it tore, so ended up with a ileostomy, dr said for 6 to 8 weeks...really nervous

Thanks Mel. It sounds like you have been through a hell of a lot. I'm glad the videos can be of some use. I wish you all the best and I hope your recovery goes well!

Hi, Pretty good now thanks. I don't think about it 90% of the time. I do now have to take lactalose to regulate me a bit. I hope your recovery goes well and you can resume doing the things you enjoy!

Thanks! I hope your operation goes smoothly and wish you all the best for any further treatment. 4 weeks is swift time for a stoma reversal so hopefully you should be back to some kind of normal soon 🤞