I have a partial colostomy (and a hernia) that I've had since November 2024. I am thinking about having surgery to reverse the colostomy and repair the hernia. I'd like to get some opinions, advice, and hear about experiences others have had with this reversal surgery and recovery. Thank you for your help.
sallywb193
Aug 17, 2025 3:26 pm
Stillhere61
Aug 21, 2025 6:12 am
So you have had a colostomy for almost 12 months? How did you end up with a colostomy? This is relevant information for people to answer your question.
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sallywb193
Sep 02, 2025 2:25 pm
I had the partial colostomy because I had complicated diverticulitis with two fistulas: one to the bladder and the other to the vagina.
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