Just had my reversal on the 12th April - still in hospital. Was released but rushed back due to Ileus (blockage) no poop yet but passing some gas,no pain pills either. Sticking with m low fiber diet as well. Praying this takes-I will be 70 in a few months and scared of failure. Last Nov 23 I was misdiagnosed and suffered ruptured appendix along with colon removal (10 inches) and ovary removal. Thankful no cancer so I was hopeful for the reversal- my heart sunk when I woke from the emergency surgery to know I had a colostomy! The last 5 months have not been horrible but I was not comfortable with “life on the bag” l, the leaks and the odors!!! My grandchildren were SO honest!! Stay tuned for my next update, my first poop and release From the hospital.

I cannot wait for my reversal, I am praying the day cannot come soon enough, after the procedure I am like I never ever want to see another Ostomy bag for the rest of my life ever again for as long as I live.

@oleggeraschenko4932

5 ай бұрын

praying for you that it really does come soon and that it goes as well as possible!

@jaimepimentel1502

5 ай бұрын

@@oleggeraschenko4932 thanks hopefully sooner got ct scan in two weeks from today, then 1 week after I meet with my surgeon and to see the results and next steps will be discussed

@shawnalexander4928

4 ай бұрын

I'm praying praying for you. My son had his on February 29th, and it took 8.5 hours. He was released this morning. It took him 2 years to heal

@DeepFckingValue

3 ай бұрын

Having my reversal next Thursday. I completely agree with never having to look at any coloplast stuff ever again!

@donnae2013

2 ай бұрын

That is exactly how I felt and I still feel that way and I’m so glad I had it reversed and even though it was painful, it was worth every second

After 3 years with a colostomy I am getting mine reversed in a month . Your video was so helpful, thank you .

I just came from ileostomy reversal surgery I didn't need anything but a robe and maybe my own nightgown and toothbrush. I enjoyed the pain pump for 3 days . They took me off on the 4 th day I used the bathroom and was sent home. 7 days home I recommend baby wipes and a diaper rash cream.

Thank you for the video. Very helpful. One thing I would like to add. When you have an ileostomy, your colon is empty and all the good bacterias died from hunger. So, when you reverse the ileodtomy, it should be preferable to take probiotics for a while, until the bowels come back to normal. Hope this help.

@rosiecastroff9386

2 ай бұрын

thank you great ida!

Awesome video. Thank you for all the good info. I had my reversal done a week ago, its just a 1 day at a time kinda thing. Gid blees

hi jaleena, GOD BLESS YOU!! im goin in on the 13th of may for my reversal, got my stuff packed and ready, hope i dont have any issues! but who knows thanks for the wise info. love ya girl! marion

Thanks for the great information. I am looking forward to my reversal surgery in about two weeks. I hope and pray it all goes well. May God bless everyone who has to live the ostomy lifestyle.

Thank you for the information. I was told that my reversal surgery is less than 5 months. God bless you.

I experienced everything you described before I got my Colostomy. I had a ileostomy for 7 months and after reversal I had severe LARS. 20-30 times in the bathroom. 2 years and never got better. I’m 5 weeks with my Colostomy and I love that I don’t have to be bound to the toilet. I empty my bag 1-2 times a day and don’t have to worry about fecal incontinence. You gave an excellent presentation!

My husband also has stage 3 rectal cancer. He is about to have his LAR surgery. thank you so much for the information! it helps a lot! ❤

Yes sir this is the number one reason I kept my ileostomy. Too many unknowns. What I do know is I can fly and not be worried about having to bust it for the bathroom somewhere it mid flight or leaking. Everyone is different so you do you. It should be said that reversals can have issues and you can end up having another reversal. Thanks for sharing Jelena

I just want to thank you - your tips were so helpful and on point! You REALLY helped me!

@SurvivorJelena

5 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Fantastic video ,packed with great info,thank you so much.

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it 😀

Thank you very much for clear information.

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 💙

I just got my ileostomy reversal 4 days ago and so far it is going well.

@manjugaire9917

6 ай бұрын

Mine 15 days now and my butt is on fire😢😢😢 . Couldn't pass stool😢😢

@sydwellsydwell2421

3 ай бұрын

Just had mine a week ago n still struggling passing one, what helped you with the challenge

@manjugaire9917

3 ай бұрын

@@sydwellsydwell2421 it's 3 months now and I'm still struggling. Yesterday got symptoms of prolapse rectum😔

@patriciaburch6471

2 ай бұрын

@@sydwellsydwell2421maybe eat veggies fruit gummy’s

I’ll have my reversal in a few weeks. This is by far the best information on KZread.

@SurvivorJelena

3 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Very helpful 🙏🏻

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 💙

The bidet idea is on point. I would just incorporate in some epsom salt or something stronger if using a portable one. The salts help with inflammation and keeping you fresh without any residue.

Thank you for your informantions❤

@SurvivorJelena

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 💙

Yale hospital threw me out after less than 3 days after my surgery with 0 education and i was in so much pain this has been so helpful

I am beyond thankful for this information. In two days I go have my reversal done. I’ll be going to either Walgreens or WalMart for supplies. Thank you so much. Bless you.

@SurvivorJelena

11 ай бұрын

Happy to help! I hope your surgery goes well 💙

Hi Jelena , you came little too late with how to live through the Ostomy reversal for me but for many others you are a God send. I have lived through a living hell post the reversal, 16 years ago when I was 55 . I was diagnosed with having colon cancer which had progressed way beyond second stage. My surgery was a little complicated because of the location of the tumor, therefore and in order to remove the tumor completely, about half inch collar of the rectum muscle had to be shaved off all around along with a foot long colon. After the hours long surgery, I found my self equipped with an illeostomy bag. The surgeon wasn’t sure about the outcome before the surgery because the tumor was too close to the rectum so he couldn’t tell me if I would wake up with a reversible ostomy or a permanent one. Luckily it was possible to equip me with a temporary bag but,,,,,at that moment my miserable year ahead had begun. I haven’t the words to describe the day’s long torture months after coming home , I couldn’t stay away from the ‘seat’ and couldn’t turn off the burning heat as if I have a burning candle with an invisible flame under.. ! My stated prolonged condition was exacerbated because of the partial removal of the rectum wall, consequently making the orifice too tight for easier exit . But now it’s been quite sometime since that experience, I am fully recovered and enjoying my life. You are so right about the hospital toilet paper for that’s what gave me the first burn 🔥

@mcdougal0

4 ай бұрын

Been through the same experience myself so I can sympathise with you. A year after the operation it still isn't back to 'NORMAL" but it is getting there.

This information is pure gold! I currently have a temporary ileostomy and hoping to have my reversal surgery soon and I’ll feel prepared.

@SurvivorJelena

11 ай бұрын

Thank you 💙

Amazing advice thank you

@SurvivorJelena

Күн бұрын

You’re welcome 💙

Thanks for sharing vital info. I’m scheduled to have the reversal next month. I’m getting my hospital bag ready now. . I see it as - nothing is worst than the traumatic experience I went thru with chemo. So to be cancer free - with frequent toilet runs… I’ll take it I’d love to know how you’re doing now that your reversal is way down the road. Any tips on living life after the reversal?

Wet wipes are handy as well like Cottonelle.

I want to thank you and I appreciate your knowledge more thank you know. Sometimes people think that they are the only ones that go through something like this, so a very special thank you Jelena. Thank you for being so real and giving yourself to help others. So, after my first surgery (cut 6-inches of Colon; stage-1 cancer gone - thank God), I had the Coniotomy for 6 months; even at work. Then I had the reversal. Every thing you said is true, but I rather deal with this, than the other. Thank you for helping others and I love you as a person for this. I pray for others to get through this long process.

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 💙 I’m happy to hear you’re doing well and that my videos helped you during this difficult time.

@khaleesisnow1683

5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏

@khaleesisnow1683

5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏

I just got shot last year when I was 19 and was in a coma for 44 days and I woke up with that thing and it freaked me out but I learned more about it and got used to it but I’m 20 now and June 13th is my appointment to see if my colon is healed for the reversal I’m so excited now I’m 20 and I’m ready

I really thank you Jelena for encouraging ileostomy patients. I am also a ileostomy patient. Should I go through reversal surgery? listening others experience , they have suffered badly after reversal. What would be better ? plz suggest me.

your invaluable information lends me tremendous strength and comfort. i can now say i am going into my reversal well prepared. thank you so very much.

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@elijahsingelton7143

Жыл бұрын

I DM you on ig for answers on your reversal

You have scared me! I'm to get mine the first of July.

Thank you so much! my father will be having surgery November 10,2022,and I wanted to make sure he is as comfortable and calm as he possibly can be I appreciate this useful information.

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope everything goes well for your father 💙

Thank you soo much for this!! My bf is having his surgery soon and there is nowhere else that I could find this information (i looked for hours at different home health and medical sites)

@SurvivorJelena

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Happy to help. 💙

thanks jaleena! goin in may 13th 2024 excited and scared at the same time. GOD BLESS

@SurvivorJelena

3 ай бұрын

I hope it goes well for you! 💙

I was diagnosed with stage III bowel cancer in May 21 and had a stoma bag attached. Chemo done and have (hopefully) now come through the worst of it all. I’m in hospital one week from tomorrow to have it removed, which I have been looking forward to for so long. Im terrified again of the whole surgery thing, but now this has really got me worried. Ive been thinking about the whole training my butt thing and hoping for the best. I’ve kept myself fit and strong through the journey by keeping up my swimming, gym and even recently, went back to playing rugby lol So many things I wasn’t prepared for the first time around though - Such as still having the urge to have bowel movements from time to time, which was a surprise. Thanks for presenting so informatively and honest. Really appreciate how informative you have been. Cheers.

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you as you prep for surgery 💙

@duffman7065

Жыл бұрын

@@SurvivorJelena Thank you 🙏

My wife had her colostomy reversal today. We will definitely follow your advice.

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

I hope she's recovering ok and is back home soon 💙

@mcdougal0

4 ай бұрын

Reversal is harder than the cancer operation, it can be very hard. I had my reversal a year ago and it still isn't normal but is getting a lot better. Have to be patient.

Thank you

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Hello again. After being delayed twice on my ostomy reversal, I finally had it done on August 29. I am three weeks out. The surgeons office said it would be bad, but i had no idea how bad. The first two weeks were horrible. 100+ trips to the toilet, accidents, Butt on fire. I am starting to get better now. Wound has almost filled in. Butt no longer on fire. Still making many trips to the toilet. I don't have much rectum left after surgery. He said it would take 6 months to a year for me to get to a new normal. I plan to go back to work mid October. Thank you for warning me about how bad this would be!!!

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Having your butt no longer feel on fire constantly is a huge win. I hope you continue to improve 💙

@trinifairley8321

Жыл бұрын

😮😢 Omg, I’ve been delayed on getting my reversal going on 3 years now… hopefully I get through soon but I’m scared about my butt 😢 But I guess it does sound familiar tho… that’s how my experience was whilst doing radiotherapy. Uncontrollable movements, butt on fire from just Liquid coming out 😩😩😩😩😭😭. I really hope it’s not that bad 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@lesam424

Жыл бұрын

Dear jenina,thx for this great video.haf revetsal on 6/9 in lotd of rectal pressure spadms with no control of bowel going up to 50 times small amount in aday,very discouraged.have othets experienced this,thx

@lesam424

Жыл бұрын

To william horton how are you now,best to you

@JoshuaFinancialPL

10 ай бұрын

Gd speed your recovery, and thanks for posting this. i am hoping for november reversal.

I had my resection done oct 12 and I’m already going for reversal surgery on Feb 1 that’s next Wednesday I’m so nervous but this video is making it a little better

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully it goes smoothly for you and the first few days after aren’t too miserable 🤞🏼💙

@cockeyedoptimista

Жыл бұрын

Oh you just had it a month ago! Hi. I'm a stranger who has a reversal scheduled on Monday-in 3 days. I might chicken out because I have really important traveling I have to do and if I wait I'm very likely to lose certain relationships forever and one of them is my family and it means more than life itself to me. Well almost. I could have done mine 3 months out also but there kept being all these scheduling conflicts and hesitations because my living situation is messed up. Also I had insurance issues but they've been straightened out. So for me it's already exactly a year and I didn't want to keep waiting because I'm scared it will be harder to recover. Different medical personnel tell me different things. Anyhow how are you doing? If I can be so annoying as to ask you to write on KZread more. You don't have to I just happen to be completely alone but it's my fault. I have a colostomy. I'm very curious as to how you are doing and how it went and how it's going. I guess I'm going to do mine or not do it and it's up to me. But if you feel like answering I'm very grateful. But I'm sorry to be bothering a stranger.

Thank you for sharing! Getting reversed in 10 days!🎉

@SurvivorJelena

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Hope all goes well 💙

Thank you for making this video, I have my reversal surgery coming up in 5 days. And I have no idea what I will be facing. My surgeon did say this surgery is a lot easier than my last one with part of my colon taken out. Thank you again

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

I hope your reversal went well and you’re healing back at home 💙

@paulm8079

Жыл бұрын

@@SurvivorJelena Thank you, Surgery went well, for anyone else about to go through it. the pain level after surgery is not as bad as your other surgery. And I will stress this as much as possible. they want you to get up and start walking around. I did that as much as possible. I know my goal was to pass wind and then pass poop. which it was hard to pass poop when all you could eat was liquids, Also, Don't trust a fart. make sure you are on the toilet, Now for me I am 2 weeks after surgery at home, a couple days ago the doctor took my staples out. I am on no pain medication at all. You can do it. and do take the supples to the hospital they really do help.

This helps a lot, I'm 23 years old I had my first surgery which was a loop ostomy. Same exact case as yours except I had over 2000 polyps throughout my colon and rectum, 4 months later I had my reversal done. Its my first week and I've been living in the bathroom basically :(. R.I.P. my butt thanks for the information as I will be taking the advice👍

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

That first week is, ugh! I hope things start to improve little by little for you soon 🤞🏼💙

@nashville2983

Жыл бұрын

2000?

@wickedvoid-

Жыл бұрын

@@nashville2983 yes over 2000 polyps(familial adenomatous polyposis)

Great info, was there any pain from gas or passing gas through the large intestine, colon and rectum for the first time since it hadn't been used? Trying to make sure what is normal pain and what pain should be recognized as warning pain that something is wrong. Thank You from Orlando Florida

Surgery in two weeks the first surgery adding the stoma will get these items thanks for info my low tolerance for pain makes me nervous for a long hospital stay

@SurvivorJelena

2 жыл бұрын

Just make sure to communicate that with the nurses as they’re taking care of you as you’re recovering in the hospital. Hopefully if it is taking too long they can give you some fiber or something to help move things along a little. They want to see you recovering too.

@joyaustin6581

Жыл бұрын

How you’re doing ok

@manontherails4937

Жыл бұрын

I went though everything you mentioned and now I am doing well. I am heathy due the surgeries and I have that last hurdle(s) in the bathroom to get through - but it's part of the process. Knowing that, you'll understand. But I am almost back you normal. God be with you and you'll be done before you know it - and back to your former self like myself.

Thank you so much I was shot and I still have mine my reversal is in November your video made me worry less and thanks for the tips

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I’m so sorry. I hope the reversa surgery goes well for you.🤞🏼

@wisdomandlove1661

Жыл бұрын

@@SurvivorJelena good to know you are finally cured and now you probably feel like you felt when you were 18-years old in a brand new body

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

I wish! This brand new body is missing a few parts and is a bit worn down from chemo and radiation, plus going into menopause 🤪 I’m happy that it’s carried me through this, but I definitely don’t feel 18.

@wisdomandlove1661

Жыл бұрын

@@SurvivorJelena Hello Jelena, i appreciate your response. i did not know you were going through the things you mentioned in your comment. You are correct, chemo and radiation can be a very big burden on the body even after it is over. I really wish you an abundance of health, joy and happiness in life. you have inspired many to hope for healing and be open about talking about it.

Thanks! My ileostomy reversal is in 3 days, so hearing from those who have made it through the aftermath is super helpful.

@mariablanc6354

10 ай бұрын

My tips for internal or external hemorrhoids= use baby wipes unscented to clean instead of toilet paper, use Aquapour cream- with a glove-around the anus and a little inside-because this cream is the most neutral. Take a 15 minutes sitz bath with warm water filled basin adding some dropps of castor oil, OR copaiba oil, OR add also some epson salt, OR baking soda.

@mariablanc6354

10 ай бұрын

Sorry my mistake, is Aquapour OINTMENT not cream.

@crystalebner954

9 ай бұрын

May i ask what was the reason you had to have an ileostomy? I had diverticulitis surgery to take out some of my colon, there were complications so now i have one, dr said for only 6 to 8 weeks, so scared!

@thedunelady

9 ай бұрын

@@crystalebner954 Same reason as Jelena.

@crystalebner954

9 ай бұрын

@thedunelady im so sorry, how long did you have your iliostemy

Thanks for including my favorite tip with chronic diarrhea. A bidet has saved my butt. It can save yours too. Price about $35-$40 on 1/23.

@rhondakayjones9301

Жыл бұрын

The doctor should recommend that a bidet be installed before you go home from this surgery!! It would have been a lifesaver! I have to be absolutely pristinely clean or anything left behind will eat the skin in that area. Ugh.....

Great video! I am about 2 years out from my ileostomy reversal and I am 50/50 on whether I should have had the reversal. I simply cannot eat during the day or I will not be able to perform my job. I probably have 75% control of my bowels. It's a hard decision to make......much love to you and your family!

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s definitely a tough decision. Sending you well wishes 💙

@mcdougal0

4 ай бұрын

I totally understand how you feel, having the same experience.

Hi..I am sharmila Ravindranath from India I am 58 years old and had lower rectum cancer..got the robotic surgery done on 5th December and the ileostomy surgery on the 12th February That after effects of surgery with loose stools worries me a lot..your video helped me a lot in understanding the problem..so happy to know that it is all very common and takes time..thank u so much for sharing the information..looking forward for more details on the diet and how u have overcome with it..take care..love you

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help 💙

I had a ostomy reversal and I thank God and my surgeon Dr scalea for ridding me of that stinky bag. Thank you God🙏✝️

Also don’t forget to consider using Imodium to slow down your digestive track thereby reducing the likelihood of having really loose stools. Also using Metamucil at night can help to bulk up stools. Your doctor will have more info on these options. It’s been a year since my reversal and I’m still using Imodium.

@SurvivorJelena

2 жыл бұрын

My surgeon didn’t want me taking any medications for the first few weeks to let my body adjust. Once I went in for my follow up he allowed me to start Metamucil and Imodium.

@matthew90276

2 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivorJelena Personally I think its one of those things where if Imodium helps, ignore the doctor. The doctor isn't the one having to sit on the toilet constantly.

@cockeyedoptimista

Жыл бұрын

@@matthew90276 Is there a danger in using immodium before doctor okays? Would it be better to double-check w/ doc & say you Really need it? Can always Still ignore doc', but maybe they'd say okay. Sometimes I ignore doctors and sometimes it turns out I'm ignorant and they know better.

Thank you for all the helpful information. I've decided not to get the reversal. I am 70 yrs. old and just don't want to go through another hospital stay or surgery. I seem to be managing ok with the ileostomy and have a part time job. I've not told the surgeon yet. God bless you and your family.

@SurvivorJelena

2 жыл бұрын

The surgeon will hopefully be just fine with your decision. If you’re managing fine with the ileostomy I totally understand why you’d want to keep it and not deal with the unknown of the reversal plus another hospital stay. Best of health to you 💙

@ahmadalmahdi

2 жыл бұрын

from my opinion, make it, my surgeon said it is a simple surgery, the days will go and you be fine ...

@matthew90276

2 жыл бұрын

You should ask if they can give you a Colostomy from your Sigmoid colon. I hear that would give you near normal bowel movements and make life so much easier for you.

Thanks for sharing your own experiences and providing a reasonable explanation for preparations and expectations. I'm due for a reversal of a colostomy next month, and I am wondering about its efficacy. Should I do it or just live with 'the bag'? I'm gonna be 75 in May, and have bounced back considerably since emergency surgery. I consulted with the surgeon today, and asked if he recommended I reverse. He demurred. I asked about the chances for success, and he said " very good". I've seen the pictures of my only ever 2 colonoscopies, and I am rife with diverticuli. ( I think that's the plural in Latin?)

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

How well have you been handling the colostomy? Even if you do well with the surgery, there will still be recovery time. It’s a tough choice, and one that you’ll ultimately have to make yourself. Make a list of pros and cons to help you.

@monicaperez2843

Жыл бұрын

Please consider your other health issues (comorbidities), and their impact in your life. Are you active? Maybe the bag should go. Are you sedentary? Maybe the bag is not so bad. Ask for a social worker to do a Quality of Life (QOL) assessment. Lastly, consider your age and overall health.

ileostomy reversal one week ago. thank you for all the info in video and also in comments, which i am implementing. but please someone tell me this butt pain will improve, and an approximate timeframe of when. i know everyone is different but big difference between a month and a year. thank you so much for making this video.

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Once I was given the green light from my surgeon to take medications, that’s when I finally saw a huge improvement and relief. That was at my first follow up appointment with him about 2.5 weeks after the surgery.

My ileostomy surgery had me in hospital for about three weeks. It worked out well as the staples could be removed from the comfort of my hospital bed rather than at home. Sure the staple removal wasnt as comfortable as you'd expect with 20+ staples coming out but it was the best place to have it done. It was mostly because I had holes to my bladder & large bowel & abdomen so plenty of stuff had to be repaired.

@matthew90276

2 жыл бұрын

I'm also due my reversal within the next few months. My large bowel is completely intact though my sigmoid colon is looking questionable. They're aiming to have me reversed properly though a Colostomy is an option if need be. It has been almost a year since the surgery and I'm somewhat worried my butt muscles are probably not the best so a Colostomy would probably be best. I'm one of those patients if something can go wrong it usually does.

@SurvivorJelena

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a big decision to make whether to reverse it or not. It sounds like you and your doctors are preparing for multiple options, so what counts the most is that you’re at peace with your decisions. 💙

@margaretherrera

Ай бұрын

I had a 3 week stay in the hospital with numerous complications with my Ileostomy. I'm exactly 1 month in and will hopefully have my reversal in July depending on what my oncologist says. I'm contemplating not getting chemo this time around.

@matthew90276

Ай бұрын

@@SurvivorJelenaHi Jelena my reversal went well. They did a side to side anastomosis last August and my only complication seems to be constipation lol

@matthew90276

Ай бұрын

@@margaretherreraI hope your reversal goes well. All the best to you. With me they did a sigmoidoscopy while I was asleep to check the area to see if the original repair healed(which it had). After I woke up I was a bit tired and had diarrhoea for a few days but things quickly went back to normal. Basically I had a lot of mucus which made me sit on the toilet almost every day straining and I think my butt muscles were strengthened after years of doing that.

I can never go to the bathroom as it is now, do you think I’ll go to the bathroom after the reversal ? Does the reversal make you go all of a sudden etc

typically when you have rectal cancer. Or you had a sigmoid cancer that was near the anal verge you will probably have some incontinence issues. If you're tumor was further in like 35 - 40cm from the anal verge you will have an adjustment period but you probably won't be to bad as far as bowel movements and will regain 100% normal bowel movements in short order.

Hi I went through ileostomy reversal 10 days back. Since last 1 week I am passing loose stool and my rectum and surrounding area burns burns burns like hell each time I pass the loose stool. I was told to apply MEBO, EMLA and now EMOFLON, however nothing works and no one know what to be done. Is it my food (eggs, bread, white rice, banana, chicken) or my LAR anastomosis or irritated skin or all of the above. Don’t know what to do. Any help will be appreciated

I just did my reversal 1 month ago. I have alot of constipation issues and now develop a hernia. So ibhave another surgery to do. I was in the hospital 9 days.

It’s been 1 year since my reversal and am still feeling pain every day can’t stop the acid

very helpful information. thank you so much. how long before you back to normal ?

@SurvivorJelena

2 жыл бұрын

After about 2 weeks, once I was allowed to take medications to regulate everything, I could go out of the house. 5 years later I’m still not back to normal.

@matthew90276

2 жыл бұрын

​@@SurvivorJelena I've heard people say that theres no such thing as 'normal' when it comes to reversal. I think its because even after reversal theres still a chunk of bowel missing depending how much is removed and the rest of your digestive system will never truly adapt. But it does at least allow you to live a normal life per say.

I made yest. the petscan, the final result will be at sat. but the doctor said nothing appear for me, you are normal .. may God help me always .. waiting till sat.

Hello. Thank you for you channel. I have a temporary bag. I just passed the leak test. My reversal surgery is on august 11. I am trying to figure out when I can go back to work. At what point do you think you could have gone to work?

@SurvivorJelena

2 жыл бұрын

If it’s not a physically demanding job, in probably 2-3 weeks. Congrats to passing the leak test 🥳

@grm6710

Жыл бұрын

Mine is also august 11th !!!!!!!!!!!

@manontherails4937

Жыл бұрын

The Leak Test was discomfort able but very necessary. Big Machine over you - LOVE to you

Hey there,well done you strong soul,bless My mum had reversal surgery 9 days ago,she is having butt pain and also involuntary passing of stool,she can’t control is so she’s using diapar,can you tell me how much time it takes to stop involuntary bowel movement and to stop butt pain

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

I started eating a low-residue diet after a week and that helped some, but once my surgeon approved me to take psyllium husk and Imodium I really started to feel relief. That was after about 2 weeks.

@doctorA241

Жыл бұрын

@@SurvivorJelena could you control your bowel then ? What did you do to stop anal pain

I had my entire large intestine taken in August of 2022 from ulcerative colitis. Im going for my 3rd surgery for thr reversal in mid to late June.

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@JeepsySoul

Жыл бұрын

I also had my entire colon removed from UC in September 2022. I had my reversal 3 days ago and so far so good. I am feeling the butt burn but just picked up the spray she recommended and some diaper rash cream. I have been using wipes and have a hand help bidet on the way. I did great with my first surgery, end ileostomy. However, my second surgery to get my loop ileostomy, the stoma was small and I could not prevent output from getting on my skin and tearing it up. I coulda lived forever with the first surgery but preferred to take a change of reversal over the “Barbie butt”. This has been the easiest surgery by far. Good luck to you.

I'm not sure I will be able to handle this after what I went through in July 2022. Went to ER with abdominal pain and was admitted. Hospital stay was 2 weeks, I have 2 stomas. 1 is a ileostomy and the other is a mucus fistula. I lost weight and muscle mass, was 130lbs lesft Hospital 105 lbs ( I need to build my body back up ) and now after nearly 6 months, I am 105lbs. Haven't gained 1 lb. Since I've been home. I have a appetite and eat enough to gain weight, been searching for answers with Doctors and I'm thinking my food, vitamins, minerals and trace minerals aren't isn't being absorbed. Meanwhile while having lot's of labs and other tests without getting to the bottom of this. My body presently is not ready for another surgery. I'll be seeing surgeon, she dx me with diverticulitis, hopefully she'll know what's happened... never had any issues with my digestive system in my entire life, I do now. I'm freaking out actually. That's for making this video and glad you're doing well. P.S. one girl in a group I'm in stated that her surgeon gave her exercises to do before her reversal. Like squeezing that Lil muscle at the opening of her butt, sounded like a good idea, logical and she did say that she believed it helped a lot during her recovery, she also stated much of the same you did as well. Best wishes to everyone and please wish me some luck and prayers, thanks again ❤. 🤞🙏🙂

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I hope fixing the diverticulitis will help you to start absorbing nutrients again and allow you to finally gain a little weight. Sending you well wishes 💙

yeah my problem here men it wasn't easy. Anything take strong some pains and pads for relief the pain and medication pads cleaning the underneath and try ontimaint creams underneath the butt and drinks alot of water and veggies and vegetables. Takes about a month r so to heal that problem is not fun 😕

I perforated my bowel due to diverticulitis and had to have a colostomy because I couldn't have the laproscopic surgery. I'm about 6 weeks put from that surgery and due in about 5 months for the reversal. I am terrified. I've been told it's going to be worse than the surgery before and I appreciate all the info in your video to help me be more prepared. They also said there is a chance they go to reverse it and can't and that I would get a new stoma put in and have to wait another six months. That scares me even more!

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you - I hope the first surgery is successful and you have a smooth recovery.

@purplepidgin

8 ай бұрын

Had an ileostomy for 14 months after perforated colon from diverticulitis(had to have emergency surgery) I’m recovering from my take down now. Two nights in the hospital now home. Bowel movements are painful but I haven’t lost control and needed diapers

Hello dear, I got my ileostomy reversed 7 days ago, and am currently visiting the toilet every now and then. Will the number of visits eventually decrease in the coming months without taking Metamucils?

@SurvivorJelena

2 жыл бұрын

It definitely can. Things are still changing and adjusting a lot for the first 6-12 months.

I had my ileostomy reversal back on March 17th and now I'm 45 days into recovery and I've tried every kind of creams and nothing is working from the skin rawness any help would be appreciated I do sitz bath and the bidet also

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

You can try calling your doctors office to see if they can prescribe a stronger cream to help your raw skin.

I am in the process for my reconnection. In my case I have an iliostomy due to intestinal perforation, I am viable for reconnection BUT I had 2 hernias, so the plan is that they will do both surgeries on the same day, any information they have about this type of procedure would be very helpful for me

@erikabalderas6360

2 жыл бұрын

I'm really scared about the recovery because taking care of myself I'll have to take care of my butt because of the ilio plus the pain from the hernia surgery...I'm terrified of the pain 🥴🥴🥴🥴

@donnacarlson1976

2 жыл бұрын

Hello I had my ileostomy reversal and a parastomal hernia repair at the same time in March and my surgeon gave me a block on my abdomen that lasted 96 hours and it was amazing. I felt no abdominal pain and only took some Tylenol after the block wore off. I also had the block when I had my LAR in November. My ask your surgeon if this is an option for you.

@erikabalderas6360

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnacarlson1976 To be honest, I still need to see the cosmetic surgeon who will be the one to repair the hernias. I will only see it next week and it will be one of the questions that I will ask. thank you very much any tip you offer me will be great for me

@erikabalderas6360

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnacarlson1976 Actually, I didn't even know that gastroenterology surgeons didn't repair hernias. but this disease teaches me something new every day

@SurvivorJelena

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping out, Donna. I’ve never had a hernia so I can’t help out with this question.

Hi , I have 5 years old daughter who got Ileostomy Reverse Surgery before a month, all is set now except Butt - Burn and Itching, what is your suggest for her , we tried butt paste, zinc oxide, triple paste, no sting spray , mylanta mix with zinc oxide. Nothing is working as expected. Please suggest and help us.

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Have her bowel movements slowed down in frequency yet and become more formed? If not I would suggest working on that. Going less often and the stool being formed will help the irritation a lot.

Hahahaha, Yeah that thinking is always wrong. Lol. I have had severe Crohn's since before I started school, but nobody would listen to me, I would get my butt beat for being in bathroom all the time. I would go at least 24 times on a slow day. Yeah It was bad 24/7 all my life. My father sparying air freshener up my nose while I was asleep, the abuse because they did not understand/did not want to understand, get me help from Dr. I can write a book on last 50 plus years of my life with Crohn's, the family hate, removal from my family because they couldn't understand and did not want me around. Alone for over 40 years now, except for my sons. Wife ran off with another man because she did not want to deal with Crohn's/hospitals/surgeries, etc. The meds I tried that were not on the market, the surgeries after 27 years of not knowing whats wrong, etc. I would love to meet a woman with Crohn's/Colitis. A friend with Crohns, at least someone to talk too/relate too. I been single since 2013, alone since 2015....

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried looking for online groups for people with Crohn's/Colitis?

5 days is a walk in the park compared with my poor mother who spent two months in the hospital after the same operation.

@SurvivorJelena

8 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. I hope she's doing ok now.

For how long can one expect leakage after the reversal is done? Thank you

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Once my stools started to get a bit more solid it was easier to hold them in. When it’s liquid it’s hard for ANYONE to hold that in, let alone someone that hasn’t used their sphincter for months.

@mikolajm983

Жыл бұрын

@@SurvivorJelena thank you for your reply Jelena. How about gas, is it easy to keep them in if you have to go to a social event of some sort?

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

Eh, it gets uncomfortable holding in gas so I will try to be outside, in a large group (so it’s not obvious who it belongs to 😈), or let it out while I’m on the move so it’s not an obvious cloud around me.

@mikolajm983

Жыл бұрын

@@SurvivorJelena funny and useful reply , thank you !

How long does burning pain last ? My stool is type 4...perfect but burns to the point i want to cry. Im 3 weeks post reversal ....

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

It will hopefully stop soon, especially if your stools are normal-shaped.

Just to update I’ve had my reversal and my bowel movements are questionable as everyone has said. Yesterday I had a very bad day where I was so gassy and passing LOTs of liquid which sucks the life out of me. The consistency around five days later is variable. It feels like my large bowel is gradually getting back to what it used to do. But I hate how sore it gets when you have bad days and go a TON. I’m not incontinent but worry if I’m not close to a toilet when the urge gets bad.

@matthew90276

11 ай бұрын

I had a side to side anastomosis and for the most part all seems well. I have a small hole in my abdomen from the surgery which freaks me out. 😂

@SurvivorJelena

10 ай бұрын

I hope you're continuing to improve. I totally understand how a few bad episodes on the toilet are draining!

@matthew90276

10 ай бұрын

@@SurvivorJelena thankyou Jelena. It appears my stool consistency is going back to solid now. It’s just very uncomfortable when I walk. I have a hole in my abdomen like most after this sort of surgery. I am however worried as a few days ago It felt like hernia pain you know when the bowel gets trapped. It hurt so bad for a few minutes and ever since is just sore.

@matthew90276

10 ай бұрын

I hope you’re doing good and that life is good to you 🙏😊

7 months out and having incontinince daily,15 bms aday,sore bum..vey frustrated!

Thanks a lot sister, helpful video, tomorrow i ll make dye rays, preparing for the surgery, 7 months had passed, i think it is a long time, i dont know the rays will be from the anus or from the ostomy slot, and how much time it will take .. there wil be a pain ? ? ... God with you always and your family ...... thx

@matthew90276

2 жыл бұрын

Are you having a reversal? I think the best thing would be to take it easy for a month or two and not do any heavy lifting or exercise. Take Imodium if need be to make your stool firmer. From what I understand everyone has a tough first few months getting back to normal but once you're through the worst of it you'll be fine. Its one of those stay strong moments.

I still have Diarrhea after almost a year of surgery is this normal?

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

If it’s multiple times a day I would check with your surgeon for help.

@DRHATMASTER360

Жыл бұрын

What kind of reversal did you have

Hi Jelena could share your diet pls

@SurvivorJelena

Жыл бұрын

I’ve done 2 videos on what I eat over a week: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yoeor69wj9q5dNo.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmZlo5Zyl8XYqdo.html

What is the butt paste u have?

I’m thinking of still eating my veggie and fruit gummy’s

Seriously about the hospital's toilet paper wtf lol it would be good sandpaper 😂

@SurvivorJelena

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

My tips for internal or external hemorrhoids= use baby wipes unscented to clean instead of toilet paper, use Aquapour cream- with a glove-around the anus and a little inside-because this cream is the most neutral. Take a 15 minutes sitz bath with warm water filled basin adding some dropps of castor oil, OR copaiba oil, OR add also some epson salt, OR baking soda.

@mariablanc6354

10 ай бұрын

Sorry my mistake, it is Aquapour OINTMENT not cream.

I hope it is better in your country but here in New Zealand patients are given almost no advice on managing post surgery, your vid should be compulsory viewing

There was no accidents after surgery at all… none ….so that is not true.

Gimme the drugs!

This is one type of cancer I don't ever want to get I couldn't live like that. Spending all day on a toilet wearing diapers baby creams. What a life. That's not living.

@monicaperez2843

Жыл бұрын

Before any major medical procedure such as this, organ transplant, long term treatment, etc., a social worker does a Quality of Life (QOL) assessment. These people have solid marriages, are attractive, supportive families, good jobs, etc., while someone else may have comorbidities, no family, children, spouse and living in poverty (poor quality of life). Many surgeons won't operate on persons with poor quality of life.