Jan 26, 2018 · I met with my colorectal surgeon today to schedule my reversal. It will be on March 12. Flex sigmoidoscopy and enema study will be on March ...

Sep 19, 2015 · It was raw and painful, and I cried too. Try medical cannabis to reduce pain and improve appetite. You don't need to smoke it, tincture is also ...

Board index Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum · Reversal Thread. Please feel free to read, share your thoughts, your stories and ...

Feb 9, 2016 · A rare complication of reversal is that the ileal anastomosis can become blocked by foods that aren't soft enough to get through in the first ...

May 11, 2014 · When introducing anything into your diet, whether it be something like Metamucil or raw veggies, etc, I have found the key is to do it slowly.

Feb 1, 2017 · The first few weeks to few months after reversal can be a roller-coaster ride but generally the bowel will normalize over time. It can take ...

Dec 26, 2017 · Surgical recovery was quick. 2 days in the hospital. Back to work within 2 weeks. Learning to live with my new anatomy is an ongoing but ...

Apr 18, 2013 · The surgery lasted around 2 hours. I was in the hospital 3 days and 2 nights. I was on liquids the first day after surgery and then low residue ...

Dec 17, 2016 · After my reversal, things were very good after a week. Definitely able to fly 13 hours after a month. I've read bad stories about reversals but ...

Apr 5, 2017 · I've read enough on here to know that a lot of members have made bathroom visits manageable after ileostomy reversal by using Metamucil, ...