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Good Lord, to those especially who had full pouch excision. How in the world did you get thru recovery? I know I must be older than a lot of you, 62, but gee, I was only diverted and I'm like a mess. This overwhelming tiredness, lack of appetite, pain not too bad, just feels like a truck ran over me, 10 days out. 

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Ohhhhh AllyKat - I know I know, it was by far the HARDEST thing I've ever had to do! You are right, it feels like being run over by a truck, and then the truck backs over you again!

 

I was so tired, I barely had enough energy to soap myself in the shower, and forget about raising my arms to wash my hair! Everything takes a ton of energy, and like you, I barely had an appetite. I ate enough to make my home care RN happy - as she would come every day and ask about food and rest, but I really was eating like a bird. Just make sure to get in your protein.

 

I would say it took a good couple of months for me to be able to do the dishes without being exhausted!

 

It's very easy for me to say now that I've come out on the other side of it, but it WILL GET BETTER. Just take things very slowly and get lots of rest. Keep hydrated. Don't overdo anything or it could set you back, just listen to your body. 

 

There are some great free online meditations you could listen to, I found meditation to help keep negative thoughts from infiltrating my mind.

 

Hugs x 100

Hi Allykat. 

I just had a perm ileostomy and the j pouch is diverted I guess.  Not sure if that's the same as you. But for a few weeks I felt the same as you.  Then all of a sudden i am able to do almost anything and eat like crazy! However, I do still get tired easily and I am working On building myself up in case I have to get the jpouch removed soon.  I'm walking and trying to get as much rest as my body needs.  

 

Give yourself some Time and I am sure you will be back normal - or even better!!!! - before you know it.  

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