I'm beside myself with excitement and anticipation. And I have a whole new level of respect for my digestive system.
My first colon resection was emergency surgery. I was sitting at home in major pain when the fever started, after a few hours I drove to the ER to learn that one of my diverticuli had burst. I lost about 8" with that one, but was successfully reconnected.
My second colon resection was caused by a bowel blockage via scar tissue from the first resection, and required an emergency flight in an air ambulance to San Jose, Costa Rica. (We were living there at the time.) This one lost me another 8 or 10" and got me my temporary colostomy to allow my colon to heal.
Since April 2024, I've had to learn so many things about the care and feeding of my stoma. I've had leaks (home, work, and even in bed once), I've learned which products work best for me, and I've gotten some great guidance from the amazing people on MaO. Words are insufficient to convey my gratitude both that this forum exists in the first place, and that there are so many great folks happy to share their knowledge and words of encouragement. With your help, I've made it to within a few days of my reversal date!
I'm anxious to be reconnected, and I do know that there will be a whole new set of challenges as I heal.
Most importantly, I will never again take my digestive system for granted.
My sincere thanks to all for all that you so freely give in this forum!
