7 months on

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I have visited this site and I have to say quite a lot has happened the past 7(ish) months since having my stoma.


Since I last checked, I managed to find myself a new partner who really couldn't care about if I have a stoma or not and who is extremely caring for me. He's been one of the few people I have been able to count on when I'm feeling down, so I am quite chuffed with myself to have found him! I also learned that my small group of friends are completely understanding of the situation too, I don't really get out the house or have the energy to go out and see friends as much as I would like, so having them there really helps with my doubts.


I have also got a date for my dye tests and pre-op appointments, and my surgery date for a reversal! I could not be happier for the new year to come any sooner. I've been told good things about these odd feelings I get from time to time, when you feel like you're having a bowel movement, apparently that's one of my body's ways of telling me that I need to empty, great... Except from when you are at a family party and then dissapear with phone to the toilet!


I'm worried about having the reversal. Now obviously I will need to go to the loo to empty my internal pouch, but is it as fast as it is with a stoma? My main issue is when I don't take loperamide (I have to take 3 in the morning before I eat to set me up for the day, if I'm out and about) my output is quick and I feel weak a lot more (due to the high output). I know everybody is different so my asking is very pointless, I guess all I can say is it would be great to see into the future! Haha. I'm hoping someone will be able to tell me their story.

I had a colostomy on September 14, 2013 and a reversal on January 16, 2014, one year ago today!! It was the best day of my life. Prior to the reversal I read everything I could on what life would hold for me, bathroom use, stool softeners, etc. The doctor did explain all that to me after surgery and then again during my first post-op visit. All I can tell you is for the first few months, know where a bathroom is no matter where you are going. Everyone is different and you may have to get to a bathroom right when you feel it. Or you may have diarrhea. You just will have to wait and see. I was very fortunate and never had an issue except for the GAS. And that is still an issue - but I am sure not going to complain. Good luck to you and please keep us posted.

I glad your excited for your reversal.. I was so happy when I got the news that i could go proceed with plans to get reversal.I was so excited... Don't wana bum ya out but my reversal didn't take so after the 4 worst months of my life ..actually going days were I would sleep on a toilet not able to leave the bathroom I had to to go back to the bag... So just stay positive but know that things happen and may not work so just be prepared for a worst case scenario that way your not so devastated like I was.. ...BUT GOOD LUCK and if ya need advice just message me I'm a full member here