I had to have my old pouch removed and a new pouch formed. I keep hearing about this dilation of the rectum. Is this definite or is there a chance I won't need this done? I am four weeks out with illeostomy at the moment and my reversal is in four months.
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I have had it done twice, both times under local anesthesia while they were doing a pouch endoscopy to check things out. I couldn't feel a thing. I was a little sore for BM's for about one day each time but that is all and it really seemed to make passing stool easier each time.
What are your concerns? I don't think everyone has to have this done, only if you have narrowing due to scar tissue.
I hope all goes well with your new pouch, what happened that you are getting that done?
Thanks,
Wendy
What are your concerns? I don't think everyone has to have this done, only if you have narrowing due to scar tissue.
I hope all goes well with your new pouch, what happened that you are getting that done?
Thanks,
Wendy
I had an anal stricture develop about a month after my takedown. I had a total of 5 in office digital dilations spread out over about 6 months. No sedation....very quick but painful. It's been fine ever since....never re-formed. It happens to some people and never for others so you just never know.
Can you have anesthesia if you want. I don't think I could handle anymore pain down there. Hopefully I never have to have one done.