Reversal date booked & recovery questions?

My reversal was 12 days ago. I was on clear liquids for 24 hours and then moved on to a low residue diet. There is a good description of recommended foods at j-pouch.org. So far I have problems if I eat anything with more fiber or acid. I keep a food journal to help identify any problem foods. Other posters mentioned that the body is very sensitive at first but calms down over time. The first week I had an acid stomach and distended abdomen from gas. Pepto Bismal took care of that very quickly.
Body waste started passing 2 days after surgery without any problem. Stool is loose and without any form. I do not have a large intestine and my small intestine has already been shortened. From what I have read at j-pouch.org, you may have formed stools fairly soon after surgery.
On a bad day continence depends on how fast I can run. I have fairly good control most of the time. Do stock up on flushable personal wipes, Calmoseptine, Depends and pantiliners so that you do not have to spend the first few weeks next to the toilet. Start using the Calmoseptine as soon as you get home. You will still have some episodes of burning. If I didn't have a bidet, I would invest in a portable bidet or even a squeeze bottle to spray water over your bottom after defecation. Toilet paper and wipes just are not enough to neutralize the acids.
I was shocked at how little pain I have. The only pain I have is from accidentally twisting the incision and a very sore bottom. Today I even did shopping and gardening!
This should be a breeze compared to everything else you have been through. I am very excited for you!
Szm