I had my (emergency) transverse colostomy on December 1st, after a bout with diverticulitis wouldn't resolve, abscesses formed and ruptured. The doc said we need to wait 6-7 months, at least, before reversing it. I am wondering what others' experience is in regards to the timeline for reversal. It seems to me a good idea to wait until everything is healed and strong, yet it also seems like it would be good to do it while the body still remembers how to poop!
Anyone have any ideas/ input (it always feels strange using the word "input" here...lol..I certainly don't need any more output)? I would love to hear of others' experiences. On one hand, I can't wait, on the other, I cannot believe I have to have another surgery. I don't think the surgeon did any resection; I was too infected. He just put in drains and made the colostomy.
sigh..........
Thanks,
Jayne
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