What is the frequency after most of your large intestine is removed

[goldiegg]

My 19 yr old son has to get most of his large intestine out due to Crohns disease.  He will have a bag for 3 to 5 months and then they can reattach the small to the end.  He is worried about the frequency of going to the bathroom and what will that mean for him later.

[Morecambe]

In 2004 I underwent a total colectomy for torrential diverticular bleeding - but did not require a stoma bag etc.  In response to another Medhelp patient's question, I posted my own experiences on:-

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/523166

You may like to have a look at this - and do come back if you have any questions

regards
Morecambe

[Kaneda2112]

Is he having a j-pouch created after the ostomy comes out? I think there is a period of adjustment while your body adjusts.