Do you have any tips for recovering from an Ileostomy op and how to manage your bag?

[Kirsty_Anne]

Hello,

I'm 23 and having a loop Ileostomy on the 12th. I'm not too sure of what to expect so Any tips would be a huge help to me! Should I expect to be in a lot of pain post op? Also, what is the recovery time like? Sorry there are so many questions

Kirsty

[scottish-lady]

Hello Kirsty, I am 54 and just got home after having an Ileostomy. I was no in pain post op, they used an epidural method so that for a few days after surgery I could not feel anything and it worked as I was in no pain.I am learning how to cope with the bag now I am home and still have my stitches as it could not be done keyhole. Recovery they told me,(Scotland) is about 3 months and I can drive in 6 weeks but that may be because I was opened top to bottom.. Please do not worry about the surgery they are very good and will keep you pain free.. Janey.

[Stomahelp]

Hi Kirsty - I hope that your op went well? I am from the charity Ostomy Lifestle and we are here to help anyone affected by stoma surgery. If there is anything that I can answer for you or help you with then please don't hesitate in asking or if you would rather call our free condifential advice helpline,let me know and I will give you the number. I too have an ileostomy.

[bern65]

Hi Kirsty. It is a year since may op. I can honestly say that in the beginning living with a bag was not very comfortable and I would panic at the smallest thing going wrong. After composing myself I would sort things out. On Thursday my bag leaked. I was not phased at all. I just got on and sorted it. How different thing are. Cured of UC and getting on with life, swimming, cycling and enjoying my family. Good luck it gets much better.

[Stomahelp]

It is nice to hear bern65 - I feel exactly the same my UC would stop me doing things and I honestly feel more energetic and now know that it will never come back I can get one with life and enjoy myself and play all the sport I want!!

[Scaredileostomyman]

Hey. My name is Jeremy. I had ileostony surgery June 28th. I got 2 infections during my surgery. I was in hospital for 34 days n got called back after one day out for positive culture. But hopefully tomorrow I'll be out again. I have so many questions n concerns. If you don't mind I'd rather text 540+492-0175 Jeremy. But it's ok. I'm so scared n wanna know what else to expect