So my colostomy reversal is on hold for a few reasons, mainly I have a rectal/vaginal fistula and I need to find the right surgeon to correct it. Consulted with a very experienced albeit old school if you will surgeon. She's been doing colorectal surgery since the 70's. She says to go in abdominally, fix the fistula and do the reconnect then divert my upper GI with an ileostomy for 8 weeks. I really don't want ANOTHER ostomy, jeezzz. This one was supposed to be temporary too but I'm almost 6 months in and now I have an ostomy hernia and a kidney stone that's got to go too. Another doc who sorta specializes in fistulas initially thought fixing the fistula vaginally would be most appropriate but he's kinda wishy-washy and wants me to see another colorectal surgeon. How many consults should I go on? I think they are all liars and thieves and I don't want to end up with a, oops, sorry we can't reverse your ileostomy, situation, one ostomy is one too many for me (mine was a result of trauma). Anyone know of an awesome colorectal surgeon in NW Oregon? What would you do?

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