My dad just had his reverse surgery last Tuesday, he left hospital Thursday afternoon, all doing well. He is able to eat some soft food now. I just want to know what are the things that he will be experiencing, for how long? right now, he said he gots to bathroom like 4 times a day, and he was able to control them. When will the time of going get reduced to twice a day (I understand it is almost impossible to reduced to just once a day)

thanks
Daisy

Daisy:

Your Dad may stay at much more frequent than before surgery. It's a great sign he can hold his stool!!! But he may need some bulking agents... either drugs like Immodium, or a fiber supplement. But No Fiber yet, as it may irritate his bowels. His colorectal surgeon will tell him when. Call his Doctor and ask about the Immodium. That should be fine, but best to check.

Good Luck,
CancerDad

Tigerfish...
Please keep us informed on how he is coping with the reversal.. I for one am very interested as I get to get my reversal end of October or early November.
Take care
Maz