Opinions on Colostomy Reversal After Hartmann Procedure

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arestrada1291
May 26, 2025 12:16 am

Hi everyone. My name is Andrés, and I'm 33 years old. I had emergency surgery for acute diverticulitis, resulting in a closed colostomy. The prognosis for a reversal procedure is positive. I'd like to hear your opinions on whether it's the best option. According to the surgeon, I only had a small amount of my bowel removed, approximately 15 cm of my bowel. I'm healthy and active, and everything has gone very well since my surgery. The first operation was a Hartmann procedure. And I've been with the stoma for 3 months now. Thanks beforehand.

Morning glory
May 26, 2025 6:21 pm

It seems that you are a good candidate to proceed ahead. Take care.

corlsharonl49
May 26, 2025 9:34 pm

Does sound like you are a good candidate. Get fully informed and make the best decision for yourself.

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Killarney
May 27, 2025 7:28 am

Had a reversal last December; getting rid of the bag definitely changed my outlook on life. I could go out without fear of leaking. It does take a while for the body to re-adapt, so patience is needed. I wore a bag for at least 20 months, so the waiting was fine.