4 Days After Stoma Reversal Surgery: My Experience

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Pollie
May 26, 2025 1:46 am

Well, it has been four days since my stoma reversal surgery, and I came home on Saturday.

Surgery went well on May 21st; my surgeon said it took approximately 30 minutes.

My bowels ‘woke up' at 3:19 a.m. on May 22 with a very loud, smelly fart. At 5:29 a.m. the same morning, I rushed to the bathroom.

I had the choice to go home on Friday, but after my experience with a lot of pain and infection from the emergency surgery on May 23, 2024, I was nervous to go home. My surgeon let me make the choice, and I decided to stay one extra day to make sure that I could deal with the pain with just extra-strength Tylenol as needed and to figure out how to best get out of bed without straining my abdomen. Best decision I made; I came home confident that I could handle the healing process with ease this go-around.

The only change I had to make was to switch sides of the bed with my hubby, so I am getting out on the right side of the bed.

Wishing everyone well on their own unique journeys.

Axl
May 26, 2025 2:37 pm

Hello Pollie, good for you.

Hope you have a quick recovery.

Morning glory
May 26, 2025 6:19 pm

I am happy for you. I wish you the best in your journey.

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corlsharonl49
May 26, 2025 9:33 pm

Awesome!!!!! Wish you a quick recovery and all the best.

Diverticulitissucks!
May 27, 2025 8:29 am

Congrats on your reversal! I have chosen not to have mine reversed for many reasons. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

 

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