I have to have one last surgery to take out the rectum (can't leave it due to cancer risk) as I've decided not to re-attach. Haven't had any issues since my ileostomy 4 years ago and don't really want to go through the recovery and possible complications of re-attachment. The main problem is that I am healthy and have to go in for surgery which will make me feel crappy. It's easy to go in if you're sick because the point is to make you better. This will make me better in the grander picture but I'm worried about this recovery. Can anyone relate and provide some info on how things went for you? Thanks.

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