I am looking forward to a reversal in January. I have a colostomy due to a perforated bowel from a fistula- Crohns-. The surgeon wants me to do water enemas twice a week in preparation. Is this to cleanse or to stimulate the colon to work again? It has been 9 months since my surgery.thanks...... Jean
Beaner
Nov 27, 2011 3:09 am
banshie3by5
Nov 28, 2011 10:35 pm
to stimulate. good luck w/surgery.
I had so much incontinence after my 1st resection d/t fistulizing crohns, that after getting the ostomy with surgery #2, I kept my "temp" ostomy.
I had so much incontinence after my 1st resection d/t fistulizing crohns, that after getting the ostomy with surgery #2, I kept my "temp" ostomy.
Why Join MeetAnOstoMate?
First off, this is a pretty cool site with 37,000 members who truly understand you.
It's not all about ostomy. We talk about everything.
Many come here for advice or to give advice, others have found good friends, and some have even found love. Most importantly, people here are honest and genuinely care.
🛑 Privacy is very important - we have many features that are only visible to members, ensuring a safe and secure environment for you to share and connect.
Create an account and you will be amazed by the warmth of this community.
Beaner
Nov 29, 2011 12:25 am
Thanks, I am willing to try it once, if it doesn't work out, I would be fine having the ostomy for good. Did you have a lap or full surgery? How long were you symptom- free of your Crohns?
Advertisement
Hollister
Before making the trip from your hospital bed to your home, it's important to review some essential care tips and precautions with your stoma care nurse.
Follow our 9-point hospital discharge checklist.
Follow our 9-point hospital discharge checklist.
banshie3by5
Nov 29, 2011 5:57 am
Full surgery, gutted like a fish from stem to stern. They resect'd one portion 1st surgery, 4 resections during 2nd surgery, including the ostomy. I have never gone back to regular stool. But otherwise I had 2 years of mostly pain-free-ness. It's come back this year, bleck, but not too bad.
Beaner
Nov 29, 2011 6:33 pm
I have been healthy, except for joint pain. After my surgery they are putting me on azathioprine to hopefully keep me in remission and apparently the meds will also help the joint pain.
How to Manage Ostomy Leaks with LeeAnne Hayden | Hollister
