Essential Supplies for Post-Ileostomy Reversal Recovery

Hi all, 

I live in Malaysia so it's more difficult for me to get the various supplies / products that you can get in the West. I need to start ordering early. I'm having my ileostomy reversed in May/June. I know it will be a tough adjustment and wondered what I should get ready. Maybe a port-a-potty, metamucil (or equivalent as it's not in Malaysia), butt cream, diapers, etc. Would appreciate any advice from people who have gone thru this.

Although I'm new to this community, I've found a lot of kindness and support here and it cuts across ages, races, etc. I wish the world was more like this.

All the best my friends and thx.

Hi csteven,

It's great to hear that you've already found kindness and support here. This community is indeed large and full of people ready to help out with advice and encouragement.

For your post-ileostomy reversal recovery, it's smart to plan ahead. A portable toilet can be handy, especially if mobility is an issue initially. For fiber, you might want to look into psyllium husk as an alternative to Metamucil. It's often available in health food stores or online. Butt cream and adult diapers are also good to have on hand for comfort and peace of mind. Remember to consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

With thousands of members here, you can use the search feature to find others in Malaysia or nearby. Connecting with someone locally or around your age might provide additional support and insights. Best of luck with your recovery!

Many items that you will find useful like metamucil and cleansing wipes, diaper skin cream and probiotics can be ordered online from sites like Walmart.com and delivered through mail and package services.  Do you have that type of service available?  You might want to avail yourself of items like depends and such, as well as pads for your clothing and a donut for your posterior while sitting.  I have used a wound gel called anacept from anacapa technologies which helps the raw skin and wounds to heal and I order that from the company themselves and they mail it to me.   Good luck with your reversal.

Peace

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