My Ileostomy Reversal Experience
The ileostomy reversal surgery is a highly anticipated part of a rectal cancer patient's journey. It's exciting to get rid of the bag, but wondering how your body is going to be after the reversal can be a little scary. Follow me as I talk about the tests your body has to pass to be eligible for a reversal, how the surgery itself and the hospital recovery are, and most importantly, how long it took me before my butt no longer felt like it was on fire. I'm talking about an ileostomy reversal here, so be prepared for lots of poop talk!
⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 Intro
1:01 The flex-sig (flexible sigmoidoscopy)
2:03 The Gastrografin enema
4:54 Researching reversal surgery
5:48 Reversal surgery
6:37 Waking up in the PACU
7:13 Starting the clear liquids diet
8:20 Passing gas
9:08 First bowel movement!
10:53 Bristol Stool Chart
11:09 First few days at home
12:06 Tracking my bathroom visits with an app
14:17 One week post-reversal surgery
14:56 The low-residue diet
16:11 Starting the low-residue diet
17:12 Follow-up appointment with my surgeon
18:04 Starting medications to slow things down
18:31 Improvement - finally!
20:18 Details on my first Live video
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