I had significant bowel surgery 2.5 years ago which resulted in a chunk of bowel and all my rectum being removed. I had a bag for a year and reversal surgery January 2015. I have had no after care help and I am at my wits end with my bowel restricting so much of my day to day life. 90% of the time I live with sludgey bowel movements which are really hard to control and 10% exploding liquid movements when I have eaten something my colon reacts to! 18 months down the line I do know what foods affect me so I do have less liquid tests! Normally I have to wear something at night as again I leak. Up to now I have not taken any regular meds just imodium if I have an upset stomach but I think taking something might really help me I just don't know where to start.
My question is to those who have found they suffer from LARS. I have read about the use of Metamucil and imodium. Can people post how they take their meds and when? For the last two days I have taken one metamucil at night and it definitely stops me having to go to the loo 10 times in the morning but I'm not sure why or when to take the imodium. Ideally I like to use the loo in the morning so should I take the Metamucil in the morning or at night?
Sorry for the ramble but I'm due to go on hols and last time had a nightmare with getting to the loo in time, and it was really tricky. I know I am one of the lucky ones and for that I am so grateful so I don't like to moan but I think with help I can be in better control.
Please help.