Hi there,
This is Angel. I'm a scientist, and I have had an ileostomy for the past 4 months.
I had unexpected surgery last May. After facing surgery involving complications from peritonitis and a burst intestine, I ended up with an ileostomy and felt very lost in life at the beginning of my 40s.
I was diagnosed with diverticulitis, and part of my large intestine was removed.
After 4 months of waiting, I fortunately had a hernia, which prompted the reversal surgery. It was unfortunate but fair; otherwise, I had heard stories of people waiting for years to have the reversal.
Let's see how it progresses.
Cheers!
angelpechcanul
Sep 26, 2025 6:12 pm
gunnoemanuel
Sep 27, 2025 4:51 am
Good luck, keep us posted. I would really like to hear the feedback on the reversal.
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Nervous but excited about tomorrow. I have been reading some of the threads here and am brand new to the site. I am grateful to have had the ileostomy so my body had a chance to heal but am truly hoping all goes well with the operation and future.
I have a collapsed disk in my back and sleeping on it for the past 7 months because of the bag has caused me constant daily excruciating pain. I haven't slept through the night and have had so many accidents.
I am so glad I found this site. Gained so much information so I am much better prepared for what happens post operation and what worked for people diet and supplement (fiber) wise. Thank you for that.
I have a collapsed disk in my back and sleeping on it for the past 7 months because of the bag has caused me constant daily excruciating pain. I haven't slept through the night and have had so many accidents.
I am so glad I found this site. Gained so much information so I am much better prepared for what happens post operation and what worked for people diet and supplement (fiber) wise. Thank you for that.