Ileostomy reversal

Just left surgeons office, reversal scheduled for July 10! It has taken two and a half years to get to this point ....my thanks to all of you who have shared your stories of reversal surgery to help me understand and prepare for this! This site has been such a blessing!

You sure you wanna go back to the “dark” side? 😁

Yes! I want to give it my best try... 🙏

I was just kidding. Good luck. 

I know you were kidding Alex! You are always very encouraging! The bantering is one of the things that make this site so positive! Miss your cartoons and find stuff pics! 

Celia, I have a good reversal song for you. Gonna message you the meme though b/c some of the lyrics of the entire song might be offensive 😬

I posted a find this thing yesterday but the picture was so blurry, a person couldn't see what to look for, so I deleted it. 🤷‍♂️ I'll find something one of these days and post it. 

You seem to find the best things...! I am planning to decorate my palm trees with lights this Christmas and keep a straight face! 

Here ya go 😆

LOL!

Best of luck, Celia! 👏🏼

Thank you!!!

Good for you, I hope you get all you wish for.

Thank you Axl! 

I would rather you be prepared than discouraged. Remember that the part of your gut that has not been used no longer has a population of microorganisms that we use to help us digest our food. You're going to experience some discomfort in the way of... Frequency... likely diarrhea and yes some pain. Go slowly as your doctor recommends and advance foods slowly as tolerated please only one at a time. Ask your surgeon which moisture barrier he prefers that you be allowed to use and how soon to use it. Once he gives the okay, make sure to use it liberally at first it will save you a lot of pain in the ass. I recommend reading what to expect from previous recipients of takedown in the comments section so that you can be prepared. https://www.ostomy.org/facts-ostomy-reversals/

Thank you for the additional information as I have already read everything I found on this site (probably twice!). I covered those questions with my surgeon yesterday! I sure appreciate your help!

I'm doing great after my reversal ileostomy surgery in February 15th... the only this is I still have diarrhea.. but its still better than the ostomy!!! Remember to bring baby wipes and butt paste to hospital and get yourself some preparation H... they also have wipes... make sure and use the butt paste. 

You changed your profile photo! Hope you are well!

Thank you Ren! I will get some Prep H too! I didn't know about having that on hand. I have already packed the baby wipes and butt paste and will look for Prep H wipes too. I sure appreciate the advice! Thank you for sharing your journey, it has been so good to hear first hand information!

I did. Scrappy is much cuter than my ugly face. I’m doing great, thanks.