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sons colostomy reversal?
my son is three and a half and since he was 8 months old he had to have a colostomy. next week he has his reversal im worried about how much pain he will be in and what it will be like for him when he has his first "poo"has any one elses child had to go through this what was it like and what advice can you give me. thanx would be really gratefull
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- ♀♂Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
I have not had a child experience this, but I am an RN and have taken care of patients in the hospital after a colostomy reversal. There will be some pain, and the doctors will prescribe pain medication that should be given to your son regularly for a little bit. The first bowel movements after a reversal will be frequent and loose. He will be in the hospital for his very first bowel movement, so the doctors and nurses will be there to make sure everything is ok and working properly. Ask the doctor questions. It is important for you to know what to expect. That is what the doctors are there for.