Can’t go to toilet

John, sorry to hear of your troubles. After so many years of a carefree life, this must be so unsettling and baffling too.

It does appear that you are partially obstructed and you need attention sooner rather than later. While this is not an emergency yet, it is urgent. So, whatever the process is to be seen within days is what you need to do. After this much time your old surgeon could have easily moved on. So, the best bet is to contact the closest gastroenterology practice, or your primary doctor if that is what is required in your area.

Your symptoms are consistent with small bowel partial obstruction and this can be due to adhesions (scar tissue), prolapsed pouch (various types of collapse of the pouch), or an anal stricture. In the meantime, switch to a liquid diet only with a lot of juice and tea. Do not take any harsh laxatives and definitely no fiber supplements.

Hope you are on the mend soon.

Jan

Thank you so much for your swift reply

thats what I feared after reading up a bit on here while waiting for my account to be approved, I had similar in 2022 when in hospital after I had my heart attack but it cleared up on its own when I got home I assumed it was just the meds but this seems like it’s going nowhere

I will stick to liquids I had been just eating things that generally cause me liquid stools (fatty meats in own with no carb/fibre source) but will cut out and Will phone the rvi where I had my surgery In morning see if they can point me in right direction of where to go to get seen

thank you again for the advice I feel a bit less at a loss now

Sounds like a reasonable plan. Be sure to go to emergency if you have severe abdominal pain and or vomiting. Those symptoms could mean a more serious need for attention.

Jan