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Colon resection w/9 wk ileostomy. 6 mos post reversal. surgeon plenty of bowel to function normal by now 2 day bowel cycle: max metamucil daily, clustering bulky stools until diarrhea over hours, then imodium (every 2 days) . how do i get normal?

Q: colon resection w/9 wk ileostomy. 6 mos post reversal. surgeon plenty of bowel to function normal by now 2 day bowel cycle: max metamucil daily, clustering bulky stools until diarrhea over hours, then imodium (every 2 days) . how do i get normal?

: You should introduce fiber into your diet, stay well hydrated and increase your physical activity. With patience an a regular plan should help. Your surgeon should be of assistance.

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You should introduce fiber into your diet, stay well hydrated and increase your physical activity. With patience an a regular plan should help. Your surgeon should be of assistance.

Answered 3/25/2021

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A member asked:

Colon resection w/9 wk ileostomy. 6 mos post reversal. surgeon plenty of bowel to function normal by now 2 day bowel cycle: max metamucil daily, clustering bulky stools until diarrhea over hours, then imodium (every 2 days) . how do i get normal?

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