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Recently discovered this site from searching for help on stoma problems and help or advice on having a colostomy reversal. I'm not the greatest individual on expression, so bear with me and I'll do my best to fill you in on my background and future concerns. April 2022 I was rushed to the emergency room For having severe abdominal pain, CT scan discovered that I had severe intestinal perforation and was leaking, they immediately rushed me in for emergency surgery, long story short, I was in ICU for 4 days and 3 weeks in the hospital itself because I was septic and it took a while to get over that. Doctor said I was in such bad shape that they had to do a total reconstruction. The doctor's, surgeons, everyone involved was absolutely fantastic and there's no doubt, they saved my life. Due to the severity of the damage they had to do a end ostomy and I've lived with a stomach now for about 9 months and have grown used to it. Now in 2 weeks I'm scheduled to have a reversal and I understand it is another major operation, that has me reconsidering whether or not it is worth it. You hear and read so many horror stories that I don't know if I should go through with it or stay with the bag,I'm in great physical health and the doctor is confident in a successful outcome. However, like most people, I have to read Doctor Google lol and the horror stories of take Downs and bowel incontinence forever,even some wishing they never would have done a reversal and stayed with the bag. I need help folks, Time draws near and I'm still uncertain.
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