Greetings.
I'm brand new to this page. Had my J-Pouch connection a little over two weeks ago after having an ileostomy/total colectomy (cancer) seven months ago.
I know that this is really, really early in the game. My surgeon said that for about six weeks, my bowels are going to be in revolution mode. I can't do anything like Immodium for another month because that will interfere with my body learning how to use the new pouch.
Things are getting better during the day. Lots of liquid stools.
The problem is at night. I'm having 2-3 accidents during the night. The urge to go isn't waking me up; the mess is. And what's more irritating is that the consistency isn't liquid; it's pudding-like, which is a nightmare to clean up.
Anyone have any tips? Is this completely normal?
Thank you for taking the time to read this.