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

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Originally Posted by tnbabe1966

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

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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.