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Im 18 years old and just had my third surgery and final takedown for my j pouch. Ever since I got home this Tuesday, Ive been struggling and going to the bathroom at least once an hour and I am eating a "soft" diet and take two Imodium pills daily. My bottom is not dealing well with this change and I even bought calmospetine and aquaphor, but I am just having a lot of trouble with cramping, going to the bathroom so much, and the butt burn.
(I almost wish I could have my ileostomy bag back, but I know this is supposed to get better as time goes on)
I am new to this site, so can anyone give me some advice? Any advice would help, thanks!

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Not what you want to hear but this is all normal and part of the healing process. You need to be patient as hard as it is. Things will improve over the coming weeks. A sitz bath will make your sore bottom feel better. What is your diet like? I think you can up your Imodium but always check with your surgeon first.
mgmt10

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