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Ileostomy reversal after rectal cancer op

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Hi I wondered if anyone can give my husband some advice. Since his reversal in November my husband has been having qute a few problems. Just after the op he was in terrible pain but that appears to have got much better. His biggest problem is having to go to the loo at least 6-7 times straight after eating anything. We have tried leaving out or adding various food but nothin seems to work. The doctor precribed loperamide but he is now taking maximum dose and still nothing changes. Does anyone know of a different drug. The doctor suggested adding codeine but we have been advised by nurses that this could cause more problems. My husband is now virtually housebound unless he starves himself and has nothing to eat or even drink much after getting up until he gets back to the house. We would be grateful for any suggestions.

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    I had an ileostomy reversal 4 months ago. The only way I'm able to travel is to make sure my bowels are as empty as possible and stay close to where I know where there is a wc, a disabled wc if possible. I always carry a change of underwear and a spare 'tena lady for men'  pair of bowel incontinence pants. I hope this helps. Steve

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    Hi Steve. Apologise for not responding to your message and guidance. Looks like I missed this post for some reason. Appears to be a common problem after reversal. We were booked as a family, for a big celebration and flying to USA on holiday. Had to cancel, which was so disappointing but would have been impossible. Potty training totally out of control now and due to circumstances beyond my control and embarrassing. Not the end of the world, as health is far more important and there will be other occasions, I am sure. Day to day living dealing with the severe problem is difficult to say the least. Love the outdoors and active walking 6 or 7 miles daily. Now had to stop that for the time being.

    Once again, thank you for your response

    Regards Virgil

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    Hi Steve. Apologise for not responding to your message and guidance. Looks like I missed this post for some reason. Appears to be a common problem after reversal. We were booked as a family, for a big celebration and flying to USA on holiday. Had to cancel, which was so disappointing but would have been impossible. Potty training totally out of control now and due to circumstances beyond my control and embarrassing. Not the end of the world, as health is far more important and there will be other occasions, I am sure. Day to day living dealing with the severe problem is difficult to say the least. Love the outdoors and active walking 6 or 7 miles daily. Now had to stop that for the time being.

    Once again, thank you for your response

    Regards Virgil

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