@Andreita posted:

because I love pooping

Great slogan, and I hope your surgery goes perfectly.  You are smart not to set your post-surgery expectations too high, it takes a long time to recover.  Once your twist is repaired you should be much better! 

I hope so. I was in constant pain around this time a year ago

The barium Enema examination went well. I'm able to empty the whole pouch unlike in April, where I couldn't. I'm so happy.

Woo Hoo and I am so happy for you!!

How soon can I expect to pass a bm? So far, nothing. However I hear bowel activity.

I'm pooping!

Hi Poo!  Welcome back.

You are a beautiful warrior! watch out world!

Yay! Hope all goes well and this surgery was a great success!

Oh guys, so much love! Thank you so much for your support!

I'm home 🥰

Get walking as soon as you can.  Glad you are home!

I'm unable to walk due to pain and the gas pain makes my day unbearable

If I feel this incapable as I felt today in a year from now just give me a stoma I don't give a **** anymore.

Hang in there,  it's always so hard after surgery.  Moving really helps gas pain,  so do what you can.  Have you discussed the pain with your surgeon?

@Andreita posted:

I'm unable to walk due to pain and the gas pain makes my day unbearable

If I feel this incapable as I felt today in a year from now just give me a stoma I don't give a **** anymore.

Give it some time. It's takes a while to get things figured out.

Hi, have you been paying attention to your diet? Smaller amounts through the day and I found that less fibrous worked better, non gaseous items. Huge difference with what I eat. No carbonated drinks!
You are early in this and the body needs adjust. It’s a slow journey. Up and down times, really sending you the best of good thoughts for recovery.

Everyone out here is on your side , keep reaching out .

It's been a month now and I'm doing pretty well. I'm eating 1 to 2 meals a day. I'm no longer in pain when I eat. I found metamucil helps a ton. I mostly sleep through the night and I don't need diapers. Gas pain is manageable with gas-x and beano. I have a food journal so I already know what can cause me gas. And I can release gas over the toilet. This wasn't possible before. I felt really discouraged in my last post and the first week after. But things calmed down. It can only get better right?

It sounds like your doing really well for just one month.you sound disciplined  which will help you alot.

@Andreita posted:

It's been a month now and I'm doing pretty well. I'm eating 1 to 2 meals a day. I'm no longer in pain when I eat. I found metamucil helps a ton. I mostly sleep through the night and I don't need diapers. Gas pain is manageable with gas-x and beano. I have a food journal so I already know what can cause me gas. And I can release gas over the toilet. This wasn't possible before. I felt really discouraged in my last post and the first week after. But things calmed down. It can only get better right?

Yes it takes a while to get the hang of it.

I'm a little over a year out and I'm still fine tuning things.