So was having difficulties going and finally had appt to go exploring. Checked pouch and all is well but did determine I needed to be dilated . First time for me. The way it sounded I thought maybe I'd be a mess going to the bathroom so much until the being "stretched out" went back to normal. So I thought I may be at home from a couple to a few days with that. So much to my surprise I haven't noticed much difference  when going to the bathroom, still difficult and wondering why the surgery- although minor.... Feeling frustrated ! But thought I read here that I needed to give it a little time as I may be swollen from them being In there looking around. For those  of you that have needed and had dilation, what can you tell me? Did u notice a difference right away? 

Thanks, 

deanna 

ulcerative colitis for about 10 yrs. 1st surgery aug 2014, takedown oct 2014