Video 31-Apr 10-2 days post ostomy takedown

2 days after takedown of my ostomy, I discuss my bowels waking up and the "ups and downs" I went through on this day starting to get used to my Jpouch!

[@AdamShelton61]

Thank you for posting, I just had mine today and these really help. Hope things are continuing to go well for you 👍☺️

[@malwandethando4108]

Hi how are coping , I’m going to have mine removed on Friday

[@dougn2350]

I had the iliostomy takedown one week ago today. I'm actually doing quite well. The first few days after my anus burned from the acidic loose stool. But that's pretty much overwith now. The surgeon left the opening to close naturally. I have to repack it daily with iodine strips for a few weeks until its completely healed. I'm just glad its over.

[@hlnewton80]

So jealous you had #3! I am just over 2 weeks out of #2 and I can't wait for #3! Oddly for me, because of the way stoma is set up and because I have some belly pudge - I am passing some liquidy leftovers through my pouch 1 - 2 times a day already. The doctor said it would happen, but its still so odd! Thanks again for posting these videos!

[@charlesgosselin3579]

Thank You very much

[@abarry9458]

thank you . You're do brave have me reversal coming up . I am terrifed

[@UCandPSC]

Well I can't say I wasn't terrified as well....LOL! But what choice do we really have, right? I either heard or read this quote somewhere (and I'm paraphrasing)..."Jump off the cliff and build your wings on the way down", that is courage! I hope you're surgery goes VERY WELL! :) And you might be surprised at just how WELL you build your OWN wings! :)

[@tracyemtb811]

I am fixing to have mine reversed soon and I'm happy and cant wait but yet I'm scared to , hope all is well with you, I would like to know how it was a week later after your reversal ??

[@UCandPSC]

Hi Tracy! SO SORRY it's been SIX MONTHS since you wrote to me... :(. I VERY rarely check this email anymore and should probably make a new video stating. As it's been 6 months, I'm SURE you're done with your surgery by now and getting used to the new "normal". 1 week out for me was still a pretty big adjustment. I think I have a video talking about it? I would say it probably took about 1-1.5 yrs for me and "it" to FULLY adjust.

[@chrislarsen2684]

I had emergency surgery on 12/03/20 ended up with a colostomy. 3 month appointment tomorrow and I will get to talk reversal. Just wondering how your progress was with the reversal and if everything is still going well with yours.

[@margaretcafferty9699]

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[@robertdenero2884]

Had my colostomy takedown on Friday everything he was saying was pretty much my same experience except I was on water right away and I did not need very much pain medicine just tylonal actually but glad to say everything is going smoothly 😊 I was really nervous about having another surgery before this but truly you do not need to worry yourself trust your body and pat yourself on the back for coming this far !!

[@LyricSkye]

Thank you for posting, I find out next week when I get to have mine.

[@SQUEAKS818]

Thank You for this informative video....I have my Ileostomy Surgery 16 June 20......I’m Semi Mentally Ready.....but I’m REALLY TERRIFIED......I know that you just went the opposite way but I still APPRECIATE your video.....😀😀😀

[@dianeshacklady734]

Thanks so much for getting back to me, looped you are well and back to normal. I will let you know when my surgery is back on, l am with a hematologist at present as they found cerosis so l don’t know if l have to get a transplant dr to do it or my surgeon will do it. But it’s so nice of you to do these blogs again a huge thank you Diane

[@annetterochelleaben9207]

Hey cousin! So happy to see/hear that you are doing well! Bless you Jay and know that I truly appreciate this journey and all that you are! Lovin you forever xoxo

[@karenlangford7019]

Congratulations! I’m hoping to have my ostomy reversed this summer, had it since January 5th and I hate it! So happy for you! Keep us updated!

[@JustIzzan]

how did it go? I hope everything is going well with the j pouch for you, my takedown is this friday and I'm very nervous

[@sandiegobrunette]

Thank you.

[@dianeshacklady734]

Hi l found your blog really informative, l have my osteomy for two years l have also had a huge hernia on it for two years mine is a double loop. I am scared of the reversal, because the last time l went in for an op two years ago l went into septic shock and ended up with my osteomy. I really look forward to your next blog diane

[@UCandPSC]

Hi Diane! THANK YOU for your kind words! I understand the fear of reversal. I was scared as well and I didn't have the "post traumatic stress" you do from your LAST experience with surgery. I'll send you POSITIVE energy that everything goes SWIMMINGLY for you! And hopefully you'll be back to your old self or a NEWER self VERY SOON! :)

[@susanmayo3803]

Hi Diane same happened to me I'm just post double op Aug 2019. How are you now. I feel worried about getting a reversal. So I understand how you feel. Xx

[@mayraa7041]

Glad you had the reversal and doing good. Very informative video on youtube. Thanks. Not sure if you check the post on this video but I am being reconsidered for a reversal pending other serious surgeries performed first. You mentioned in your video you had some leakage here and there and wearing depends will help protect. Do you still have leakage or have you gain or have full control of your muscle? (this is one of my fear and the other....when you pass gas it's just gas or does stool come out). (plus how long did the leakage last for ypu to regain muscle strength) I know the questions are out there but there are fears I have when the day comes for the reconnection on what to expect. Anyone else had reversal your answers would be appreciated.