ileostomy reversal

My brother had an ileostomy reversal around the 19th of August this uear 09. Has lost a massive amount of weight and been told he has to have another operation next week to stretch his back passage.
Is this a common procedure after a reversal? How long does it take for people to recover from the reversal and will my brother ever be able to eat normally and put weight on again. He is a third of his normal size now.

[illiemae]

Ask,ask more questions,more info,w/all Drs.on your brother's case.I had an illiostomy nov-09,supposed to be reversed in 3-4 mo,but its been over a year,due to not gaining weight,and my output is too liquid most of the time.I've been in/out of hospital 5 times since surgery,mostly dehydration. I found that Drs usually don't explain much,and I have very good ones w/great reputations.They answer as best they can..each case is different,etc. I take meds to slow down the output,but just haven't been stable lonf enough for the reversal,almost had it done,then slipped backwards. Sorry to make this sound more about me,but it seems from what I've heard,which i a lot!..that there are so many variables. I'm nervous about the reversal,too.Did your brother feel ready to have it done?What made his Drs think he was ready? Personally,I would not agree to have that surgery until I understand it,the whys,all the things you're wondering about.Your brother is blessed to have you,bet you feel the same way about him! Any sugestions and sharing of your brother's illiostomy experience is most appreciated.Thanks,and I wish ya'll the best. Ask away & research!!  illiemae

[debbi123]

I too have an iliostomy and was scheduled for a reversal.  They had told me that there was a chance I may have to have my colon stretched (dialated as they called it) due to narrow passage from being shut down.  I have since had my reversal.  Its been two and a half weeks and they have told me to wait a month and come back.  I was wondering if your brother had his done and how it went

[shortcat]

I had a lleostomy done June 14th that is suppose to be reversable.  I still dont know how to change my bag correctly.I have lost 35lbs and cant eat worth crap, It hurts to eat and then he wants to reverse this thing.  I dont understand why so soon and I cant find alot about the reversal surgery on the internet either. You are on hell of a good sister to take such good care of your brother. I too wonder if and when all of this is gonna stop or if i opened pandoras box. Please keep us informed on how your brother is doing.  God bless and I will keep you and your brother in my prayers.

[katinarizona]

My husband had an Ileostomy a year ago and the reversal. We made a website to help others going through the same thing because we never could find enough info all in one place when he went through it all. It tells you what to expect from beginning to end all in one website. It goes into the eating experience, weight loss, going to the bathroom, etc.......It is his story on how his experience was and how he is today. We made the website to simply help others like yourself. It is at www.freewebs.com/ileostomyreversalsurgery. Hope it helps you.

[ladylo8]

My husband is due to have his reversal surgery in a few weeks, he also has uncontrolled diabtes, can someone help me with what the risk are? @shortcat it was hell trying to figure out getting the flang on and stopping leakage if these are you problems a nurse friend suggested eakin seals they saved our lives...it's like playdo you put it around the stoma and it fills in wherever there are gaps, trust me we has a time of it, he no longer changes bags so frequently and there hasn't been any leakage.