I was fortunate enough to have one of the best surgeons in the Pacific Northwest, my surgery went perfectly. He straightened out the rather horrific looking surgical scar from the emergency colostomy I received while traveling abroad, and fixed up the parastomal and incisional hernias I had developed.
Getting back to using a toilet is an incredibly happy thing. The first two weeks things are off a bit. First diarrhea, then the post-ileus movements, but after two weeks I was back to my quick and easy morning constitutional.
I had 57 staples holding my skin together, and a whole lot of stitches in the inside. Everything has healed up well, I notice skin sensitivity with my stoma scar, my surgeon says that can last up to a year.
My guidance for anyone getting a reversal is to pay careful attention to your intake. My surgeon told to ensure I'm getting me 30+ grams of fiber every day. Hydration is also very important. Additionally, rebuilding your biome is crucial. All those antibiotics will decimate your biome. Find a really good probiotic... I recommend a brand called "Seed," it's expensive but has a better variety of cultures than most and it has a two layer delivery system to get it into your colon safely.
I wish you the very best success with your reversal.