Hi all, new to the site, first post. I have severe aggressive crohns all throughout along with anal fistulas and perianal disease. My Dr wants me to try the reversal - no pressure from her, I really like her- but I have been thinking about making my ileostomy permanent and getting a total proctocoloectomy as well as hysterectomy due to uterine prolapse, fibroids and adenomyosis.
There's a lot going on in my head and I need help because the thoughts and fear of it- it's becoming all consuming.
**I know everyone is different and all that. I just have NO ONE to talk to about this nor do I know anyone with this much illness in their life.
My reasons are:
Pain from re-establishing use of colon, Anus and rectal area- ya know, all that.
More fistulas and all THAT fun
More surgeries that are guaranteed
Trauma and mental strain that having. consistent pain causes - like when. starting to use that area again.
The downtime from the surgeries. themselves
Has anyone had anything similar?