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I am 12 weeks into Ileostomy reversal. I had top part of my rectum removed. My problem has been quite the oppisite of most. I am constipated for 4 days at a time then finally will pass and spend a day and half in bathroom, Every 30 minutes. Finally the last week I am now going every other day but still go 20+ times a day. Has anyone else had the constipation problem? Just wondering if now that I am going every other day if I am on my way to my new normal?

Carol

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I don't think it it's normal to go every other day. Please contact your surgeon. You might have a stricture or some other problem. My GI says it isn't good to have stool in our pouches too long as it helps cause pouchitis. I think it can also help cause your pouch to enlarge big pouches can cause problems - like prolapsing.
TE Marie

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