CancerCompass message board discussion started by Kyjon on 4/1/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,10901,0.htm Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hello,  I just had surgery to remove my colon and now have an iliostomey.  This is reversable so I have my rectum intact I have 2 questions  I have been feeling like I need to have a bowel movement like a regular person would, is this a noremal felling I am 3 wks out from my suregery and has anyone had their iliostomy reversed and if you would not mind how did the surgery go as I am not sure at this point if I want to reverse this or not in 2 yrs.  Thank youGene Gehl Kyjon Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 4/1/2007 Kyjon wrote:Hello,  I just had surgery to remove my colon and now have an iliostomey.  This is reversable so I have my rectum intact I have 2 questions  I have been feeling like I need to have a bowel movement like a regular person would, is this a noremal felling I am 3 wks out from my suregery and has anyone had their iliostomy reversed and if you would not mind how did the surgery go as I am not sure at this point if I want to reverse this or not in 2 yrs.  Thank youGene GehlHi, I know it's been awhile since you posted your message and you've probably found the info you're seeking but I just wanted to reply, just incase.My name is Kay and I received my iliostomy in November 2005 and the surgery itself was a 100% success and I would recommend it as an option to anyone speaking with a surgeon about this alternative. Due to complications totally unrelated to the surgery itself I am not ready to have that reversal and not really sure if I will ever take the steps to have it done.  As for feeling the need to have a bowel movement, I still get them today.  If I have the time I head to the bathroom and go through the motions.  It took awhile to relax when the feeling would come about while outside the house but certainly appreciate the pouch for that very reason these days! Any other questions, dont hessitate to ask. Kay    edumom4u Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT