Hi, Stephen here from New York, new to this forum. I had ileostomy reversal surgery done a little over 3 months ago. I have no colon anymore. I have all of my rectum still left as well. The surgeon hooked up my small bowel to my rectum, I think. I have no J-Pouch or anything like that. The problem that started the past month is some days I do not go at all, all day not going at all. And then some days I go about 1 to 6 times a day. Is this serious that I am not going at all some days? I can go 2 sometimes with any output. I have no pain, nausea, or vomiting at all. I called my surgeon and he said he is not worried at all. I thought people without a colon who don't have a bowel movement in 6 hours or more need to go right to the hospital. At least this is how it was when I had my ileostomy. I guess my bowels have settled down since the surgery. But should I be concerned and go to the ER if I do not go for 2 or more days without any bowel movement? Please respond with all and any help.
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