u/Pixie_dusted

I had my ileostomy reversed two weeks ago.

I was a stage 3c rectal cancer patient. Most of my rectum was removed but they were able to spare some of it (I don't remember how much).

Right now I am pooping about 40 times a day. These are firm stools, not liquid. I understand that it can take up to a year for bowel habits to regulate. However, most of the advice I see after reversal is that stools will be frequent and LOOSE. Mine are formed and firm. Does anyone have any lived experience they can share on how to slow firm stool? For example, I know immodium can slow motility.... but is also typically only used for diarrhea. My surgeon told me not to take it.

I had my ileostomy reversed two weeks ago.

I was a stage 3c rectal cancer patient. Most of my rectum was removed but they were able to spare some of it (I don't remember how much).

Right now I am pooping about 40 times a day. These are firm stools, not liquid. I understand that it can take up to a year for bowel habits to regulate. However, most of the advice I see after reversal is that stools will be frequent and LOOSE. Mine are formed and firm. Does anyone have any lived experience they can share on how to slow firm stool? For example, I know immodium can slow motility.... but is also typically only used for diarrhea. My surgeon told me not to take it.