Ileostomy Reversal: Dealing with Bloating and Constipation

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Murphy123
Jun 04, 2014 5:03 pm

4 weeks ileostomy reversal and I am having lower stomach bloating and constipation everyday! I take colace and miralx with no relief. Is this normal? When will I go back to being regular

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Aug 01, 2018 1:09 pm
Hello. Your colon has little hairs inside. They slowly went to sleep. Now there is activity in there, so they are slowly waking up. Be patient. Before you know it, you will be as good as new!!!
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