Prayers Needed for Upcoming Loop Ileostomy Reversal Surgery

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7dragonflies.hm
Feb 27, 2024 6:44 pm

Hey friends,

I just wanted to ask for your prayers for me. I have surgery on 2/29 to reverse my loop ileostomy. It was to be done in January, but I had a stricture at the anastomosis, where they joined the colon back to the rectum. Well, after failed attempts to dilate during a colonoscopy and flex sigmoidoscopy in the office, my surgeon said he wanted to "get in there with his hands" to try to dilate. So, surgery went on, but instead of reversing, he did a colotomy and got through the stricture that way. I was left with the bag a bit longer for that area to then heal. Since then, I've had multiple fluoroscopic X-rays to see if the contrast flowed through as it should, as well as multiple flex sigmoidoscopies (both in the office and under anesthesia) to dilate the opening he created. Many procedures to dilate it later, I'm on for reversal. It went from supposed colostomy reversal last October, but because of inflammation, a temporary loop ileostomy was put in its place, then supposed loop ileostomy reversal in January to what I just mentioned above, all of this since last April. They cut me open down the midline 3 times now, but from what I understand, this surgery will be less invasive - stitch up the intestine and tuck it back in, do a "purse string" closure, leaving a little open to avoid an abscess from forming. I'm excited but sickly nervous at the same time. Worried about everything. I humbly ask for prayers for me during this, my tribe I've never met but have come to love, I appreciate each of you. Hugs

Mysterious Mose
Feb 27, 2024 7:08 pm

May you have good fortune with the procedure. I will have to admit that the title of this post had me a little concerned when I read it. :-)

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Beachboy
Feb 27, 2024 7:20 pm

Wishing you an easy surgery and quick recovery. You've been through a lot. Time to get your normal life back.

Cheers,

Dan

Jayne
Feb 27, 2024 7:26 pm

Bless you bigly!

Good luck for the 29th - sounds like you have a great team.

The tribe on here are wonderful!

And yes, I too am beginning to open to share on here.

Best wishes for a successful intervention and well done for hanging in and continuing the good work -

Our medics can do their best work when we are well prepared to receive not only their care and expertise but also take responsibility ourselves as a fully 'working member' of our team.

29th wishes

Hgg

Jayne

7dragonflies.hm
Feb 27, 2024 7:44 pm
Reply to Mysterious Mose

😵‍💫 Guess I should have thought that one through a little more!

 

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7dragonflies.hm
Feb 27, 2024 7:47 pm
Reply to Beachboy

Thank you for your warm wishes. We've all been through incredibly hard things. You, more than you realize, have been an anchor for me.

7dragonflies.hm
Feb 27, 2024 7:49 pm
Reply to Jayne

Thank you, Jayne. I appreciate your kind words and support. ❤️ I'll keep you all updated. Hugs

7dragonflies.hm
Feb 27, 2024 7:50 pm
Reply to Mysterious Mose

And thank you, Daniel. I've been wondering how you are.

Morning glory
Feb 27, 2024 8:39 pm

7dragonflies, I have to admit the title scared me too. I am praying for you on the 29th. Prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. I know you will be fine. You're a survivor and a very strong person. X X

Itsme58
Feb 27, 2024 8:39 pm

Prayers and healing thoughts for you. I hope your procedure goes well. I will keep you always in my thoughts. Hugs. You have the best group of prayer warriors right here, and they'll be here for you after your procedure. That's a plus.

DexieB
Feb 27, 2024 9:55 pm

Praying for you! ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻 Hugs and positive vibes! I am currently healing from reversal… you got this!

JVM261
Feb 27, 2024 11:01 pm

I'm sure you will be OK. You will be in my thoughts.

7dragonflies.hm
Feb 27, 2024 11:13 pm
Reply to Morning glory

Thank you so much for your prayers, Morning Glory. They count and mean so much. Blasted title, sorry! I wish I could change it. Hugs

7dragonflies.hm
Feb 27, 2024 11:16 pm
Reply to Itsme58

You're right about this group It'sMe, that's for sure. Thank you. I know He hears our prayers, especially when we band together for each other. And, I pray for you all too, for whatever we are individually dealing with in this thing called life. Hugs

7dragonflies.hm
Feb 27, 2024 11:18 pm
Reply to JVM261

Thank you for the encouragement and thoughts, JVM. It means a lot. :)

Riva
Feb 27, 2024 11:23 pm

Prayers sent. Quick and easy recovery. You've got this. Best of luck. Here for you 🌈

7dragonflies.hm
Feb 27, 2024 11:32 pm
Reply to DexieB

Thank you, Dexie. How was it? Did they stitch it up and tuck it in and stitch the hole? I'm worried too because of the stricture. Hope that doesn't happen again. I'm glad to hear you seem to be healing well! Hugs

7dragonflies.hm
Feb 27, 2024 11:34 pm
Reply to Riva

Thank you, Riva. That prayer you sent really meant a lot to me. Thank you for your support and for being there!

Nini4
Feb 27, 2024 11:46 pm

Sending prayers and healing thoughts.

14jax71
Feb 28, 2024 12:36 am

Wishing for a smooth sailing surgery and a speedy recovery.

Kas
Feb 28, 2024 1:52 am

Prayers for a successful surgery and a quick and easy recovery for you!

CrappyColon
Feb 28, 2024 3:08 am

You've got this, Mama! Sounds like your medical team has done a lot to make sure your body is ready for surgery and healing after. You've got that sweet kid of yours to get home to as well. Prayers ☺️

warrior
Feb 28, 2024 4:09 am
Reply to Mysterious Mose

That titled post got my attention sadly... too. Was afraid to open the post... whoa..😱

Would suggest editing it more accurately. "My surgery nears"?

Blessing hon. You got this. 👍

 

warrior
Feb 28, 2024 4:12 am
Reply to 7dragonflies.hm

🤔👍

Axl
Feb 28, 2024 9:46 am

I hope you get all that you wish for, kiddo. You have earned it, and I hope you have a speedy recovery and a great future.

Axl

ron in mich
Feb 28, 2024 2:13 pm

Good luck with the surgery and a speedy recovery.

IGGIE
Feb 28, 2024 2:23 pm

G'day Dragonflies, you really have had a bad run, but all the bad stuff is over now. It's time to fix it all, and they will. Keep us up to date, and we are all with you. Regards, IGGIE

DexieB
Feb 28, 2024 5:22 pm
Reply to 7dragonflies.hm

Hello, it was uneventful! Doc said my reconnection was great, no leaks, and I had minimal adhesions. I went to the bathroom the same day, was eating the next day, and the hospital stay was only 2 days. Had some urgency for a few days, but it stopped pretty quickly. My stoma is healing from the inside out, no stitches, and the other 4 incisions were glued shut. The stoma hole is about 80% healed now. The worst part was getting the virus my husband had right after surgery. I had coughing fits for a week and might have a small hernia again from coughing even though I took meds and held my stomach. Time will tell. Otherwise, it all went well. I am sorry you have had some issues! Hopefully, the rest is smooth sailing for you!

7dragonflies.hm
Feb 28, 2024 10:23 pm
Reply to Nini4

Thank you so very much, Nini4 🙂

7dragonflies.hm
Feb 28, 2024 10:24 pm
Reply to 14jax71

Thank you, Jax. I really appreciate your wishes to me.