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tnbabe1966
Jan 16, 2012, 09:39 PM
I have an illiostomy bag where I had surgery for diverticulitous back in November and now I'm starting to have a bowel movement also is this normal

tickle
Jan 17, 2012, 03:47 AM
I have an illiostomy bag where I had surgery for diverticulitous back in november and now I'm starting to have a bowel movement also is this normal

No, that is not normal. Your main intestine has been diverted to a stoma on your groin. You should not have the capacity any longer to have a bowel movement.