Reversal Procedure Scheduled for August 27 - Need Support!

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notexpectingthis
Aug 05, 2012 7:04 pm
Ladies & Gentlemen help start my engine!!!!! I have REVERSAL scheduled for August 27th & need all of the prayer, good thoughts & good karma I can get!!!
mild_mannered_super_hero
Aug 05, 2012 9:57 pm
so happy for you..!! please keep everyone here informed of your progress. this "sucessful reversal" topic comes up often, and i`m sure others will be looking forward to to your imput. congrats...

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This site has been a blessing for me in learning how to cope with and navigate this journey as an ostomate. I have a colostomy as a result of a perforation in my colon since May of this year. I don't know yet if it will be permanent or reversible. The people on here have provided me with so much advice and information about living with an ostomy that I don't think I could get anywhere else. You all have given me hope and a place to come to for support. I still struggle with acceptance, but know that it will come if I am patient. Patience has never been my strong suit! Also, I love all the humor, although it really pissed me off when I first came on here. Thanks to all of you.

Primeboy
Aug 05, 2012 10:03 pm
Everything is going to be fine, especially with all of us sending you our best.   PB
notexpectingthis
Aug 06, 2012 2:04 am
Thanks MMSH & PRIMEBOY!!! Yall keep em comin'!!!
bag_n_drag
Aug 06, 2012 5:09 pm
Melissa-



You got it!

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I know that you probably have those pre-reversal "jitters" right now....."should I.....should I leave well enough alone".....gosh, I went back and forth SO much during those weeks right before my reversal.  But, in retrospect, I am very glad that I went through with the procedure.  I had a MUCH easier time with the actual surgery and recovery period.......and, the bm's have lessened to between 5-7 per day as long as I take my fiber, Lomotil, and Tincture of Opium.



As I stated in my earlier post, I still have episodes of PTSD.....I think we ALL do to a certain extent; some more than others.  The more trauma related to the original problem, the more prone we are to the after-effects of same.  They are getting better, tho.....and I am so thankful for God's grace that allows me to be "human" and to work through these challenges.  I know that I am not alone in any of this, and neither are you, my dear one.  I KNOW that you will come out of your reversal surgery with a renewed sense of self-awareness and an uncanny ability to share YOUR continued journey with the rest of us!  You are such a blessing to us here; and your "full circle" perspective will help many who are apprehensive about a reversal find a bit of a kindred spirit in you and your kindness and wisdom.



I have marked my calendar for 8-27; and will be bombarding you with prayers and good wishes on that day........and, every other day, too!

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Keep me posted.



Darla
 

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