Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:46 am Post subject: I HAD MY REVERSAL DONE
Hi guys, I know I've been gone for a while but with good reason!!
Most of you know my story, of how ai got to be an ostomate, read my profile thingy, so I won't bore you with the rest.
Here's my story of what I just went through and my reversal.
Since my original surgey (hysterectomy) in October when Dr. Malpractice cut my colon, I have had a drainage of pus from my vagina and some horrible pelvic pain.
I went in and had a barium enema, it showed no fistula but i was still sick. So they re-did the test and as soon as the barium went in, it immidiately and violently flushed out my vagina.
That made me even sicker so the next morning, I was admitted into the hospital to treat the infection before they could repair the fistula and do the reversal.
I was given high dose antibiotics thru IV and Dilaudid for pain over the next week.
Then on the 15th of Feb, they decided to take me in.
They were able to do the reversal but just barely. The original fiasco surgery in October, when th edoc cut my colon and I laid there for 77 hrs dying, when they removed part of the colon and gave me the ostomy, they did not remove the part of colon that had the cut in it. The piece of colon was still loaded with infection and it laid over the vaginal cuff, which was inproperly sewn, so that E.Coli infection has set in my gut all this time. It was so bad, that my one ramaining ovary had to be removed, so now I am in menopause at 40.
If I do get put on hormones, I have to be on Lovenex injections for the rest of my life due to my Factor V Leiden defiency.
While I am so thrilled and feel so blessed to have had my reversal, I am temperarily devistated from all this.
I love and have missed my awesome friends so much and ai wasn't avoiding y'all, just trying to "heal and deal". lol
As far as the reversal, it couldn't have gone any better. I had top surgeons in the US, one vascular surgeon and one GYN/Oncologist who is a genius.
My belly hurts from th eincisions but my BM's are awesome, I have had NO incontenence, no accidents and only really go about once a day now. I eat whatever, just healthy, salads, fruits, etc.
I will ALWAYS be an osty, if y'all will have me.
Hannah, so happy to see you finally had some good news with the reversal. We were all worried about you and are glad to see you back. I am so sorry for all that you have gone through....let's hope the lawyers have a great time with your doc (who, by the sounds of it, went to the same doctoring school mine went to).
Keep your chin up and I hope you are feeling a lot better real soon.
Lorraine xoxox
Hi Hannah! It is so good to hear from you! I should be rushing out the door right now trying to get my boys to school on time BUT I just had to stop and say it is wonderful to hear this news! I pray you heal quickly and completely and can go forward now with your life! You have been through such an ordeal but I am glad you decided to share the experience with us. Thank you always for the sunshine, laughter and care that you have brought into so many lives here. We love you! Better run, but my best to you always Ostomate! XOXO Debi
Most excellent news to hear you are recovering well. You have been missed. After all the crap you have been though so good to hear you are on the mend.
Now is the time for you to kick back and take it easy...
Its really good to hear from you Hannah and that things went well, you have been sorely missed by us all, keep on mending, take your time, all your trorture has had an effect on you so stay healthy, Ed. xoxoxoxo
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 2:37 pm Post subject: Re: I HAD MY REVERSAL DONE
Txgirl wrote:
I will ALWAYS be an osty, if y'all will have me.
I love y'all....Hannah
HANNAH BANANA!! Good to have you back!! I am so happy your reversal went so well for you!!! It is terrible of all the junk you have had to endure and all the other problems you've had/have to deal with "if y'all will have me" of course silly girl, you're our friend and we love yah! Continue to heal....don't over-do anything...get lotza rest girl and hang with us when you can
Wonderful to hear of a good ending to a tradjic(sp) beginning.
I would hope all who read your post will fully appreciate and understand the importance of getting the best surgen on the first go a round. Hopefully to avoid the needless mistake that happened both to you, I and I am sure many others.
Yes, it is very true once and ostomate always an ostomate. There is something about it that impacts our lives in such a manner, we actually change a little. I think it makes us better, more understanding.
I agree with Rick (junopete) .... "once an ostomate always an ostomate" and how it changes us. I believe that's true. Having had your experience as an ostomate gives you the power of knowledge and understanding of others in the situation, and you will never forget it ...and you are aware of many details of what is like to live with an ostomy, many things one cannot always teach others or put into words, but having that experience with us makes you even extra special among the non-ostys lol HEY! You're a NON-OSTY!! lmao that sounds funny.....you non-osty you.... hehee I'm very happy for you dear
Yes, it is very true once and ostomate always an ostomate. There is something about it that impacts our lives in such a manner, we actually change a little. I think it makes us better, more understanding.
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I agree with Rick (junopete) .... "once an ostomate always an ostomate" and how it changes us. I believe that's true. Having had your experience as an ostomate gives you the power of knowledge and understanding of others in the situation, and you will never forget it ...and you are aware of many details of what is like to live with an ostomy, many things one cannot always teach others or put into words, but having that experience with us makes you even extra special
Wow.........I am in tears just knowing that your are on your way back to your life and health and am just so happy for you Hannah...........I feel I have not lost an Osto friend, but gained a friend with a unique understanding and knowledge of the journey we are all on...........The words of Juno and Doe are so true and accurate it also continues to make my tears flow..........
Stay well Hananah and stay in touch......... Love Michael
Dear Hannah, It's so good to hear that you're finally getting the proper medical help. I'm so sorry that you've had to endure so much. I too have had some really bad surgeons and unfortunately I can't have a reversal as too much damage was done. I'm so happy that you can now heal and get on with your life. I wish you all the best and keep writing, it makes us all feel so much better. Good luck Sue
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