Keep me in your thoughts and prayers please as I start part two of this journey. 15 weeks ago, my world was turned upside down with a ruptured diverticulum and emergency surgery. My hospital team was wonderful through the entire process. Fingers crossed I get the exact same staff who cared for me the first time. By the time I left the hospital, I felt as though I had new family members, not just healthcare providers with me. Getting home and adjusted, of course, took some trial and error moments and a few tears and meltdowns. But as weeks went along, I finally started to get accustomed to things I could tolerate eating, managing an ostomy routine, and learning to not get panicked at anything that seemed to be "weird," but of course, everything was weird and new by then. Weeks started to fly by, and before I knew it, I was going back to the surgeon to discuss reversal. Excited and nervous for sure. Not sure what to expect and already dreaming about my first "real meal" again. Will keep you all in my thoughts as well.

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