i just wanted to share my news maybe it will give someone a little hope if they've gone through the same thing...so ive had my ileostomy for just over 2 and a half years, just recently i went to an appointment at st marks hospital and after an internal examination i was told that my muscles were not strong enough to have the pouch done and that they thought there was a defect of the anal sphincter due to childbirth...that was all about 6 weeks ago since then i have been doing pelvic floor exercises and also have had some biofeedback sessions...last monday i saw the surgeon that i had hoped would be doing the j pouch procedure for me, and he gave me some AMAZING NEWS!! Firstly he told me that the defect they though was there wasnt there after doing an anal ultrasound they told me everything was intact and good! Also, now i cant say if this was due to the pelvic floor exercises, biofeedback or just all down to god, he told me that my muscles are normal, normal resting and squeeze pressure! This, all after being told 6 weeks ago that the muscles were so weak i probably would not have much control!
im so happy and i hope this gives some hope to anyone going through the same or similar thingSally xxxxxxx
