Have not been on this site for awhile. Had a successful reversal surgery over a year ago. All went well and am back to normal. Thanks to all for the prayers and support.
Robert from OC CA.
Robert from OC CA.
BobbyG
Mar 18, 2013 7:19 pm
dehms
Mar 21, 2013 3:58 pm
Congrats on your surgery going well. I am scheduled to have a reversal in may. I am very nervous since I almost died when this happened in Oct. I am going to stay positive though.
Have a great day,
Denise from NY
Have a great day,
Denise from NY
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Posted by: Puppyluv56
Hi Deb,
As you can see, the outpouring of love and support from this website will help you to find the strength to lift yourself up and out of your current emotional situation. I am lucky to have my husband by my side through all of this, so I will not even pretend to know how you feel and what you're going through alone. I do know that I have great friends on this site and in my life that have been by my side, and hopefully you have many by your side as well. You do have a lot of new friends here. Please feel free to talk through anything that is on your mind. We all go through a confidence deficit when we go through an ostomy surgery. Our body has been marred and your mind feels that way sometimes too. It is tough to move on, but you will. You will be stronger once you realize that you are still the beautiful woman you were prior to your surgery. Hopefully, you can reach out to a local support group and find some additional friends in your same situation. It always helps to have a sounding board wherever you find it!
Puppyluv
Past Member
Mar 22, 2013 3:10 pm
So happy for you. Thanks for letting us know. Success stories don't get posted as often as they occur, I'm afraid, for various reasons.
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hockeymom5331
Mar 28, 2013 4:24 pm
Great to hear! I am nervous about reversal with an appt may 2 with colonoscopy and decision on if I am ready, if I am the reversal will take place may3. Nervous due to all complications on original surgery. Can't help but wonder what is the stoma area like after reversal? Any thoughts on whole process of reversal appreciated. Also will need to flush for the colonoscopy. Advice? I imagine its messy.
BobbyG
Mar 28, 2013 7:47 pm
I also had complications and nearly died from acute diverticulitis. Was in the hospital for a month. Used the colostomy bag for 6 months and then my doctor had me do a test to determine if I healed enough to have the reversal. The flush wasn't too bad. The test in the hospital was pretty uncomfortable. In my case a ballon was inserted into my anus and filled with liquid and a camera to check healing and strength. It was hard to hold the ballon in while pictures were taken but I did do it knowing it was necessary to assure I was ready. Not sure if you will have the same test. Anyway I was good to go thank God and had my reversal 2 weeks later. Was hospitalized 3 days and had first normal bowel movement 2 days after being released. Stay near a bathroom. My hernia around my stoma was also repaired and I only have a 3 inch scar line where the stoma was. You, myself, and many others on this sight have been thru so much. The reversal was much less complicated and the healing was far quicker than original colostomy. Keep positive! It's going to go well for you. Hang in there and please keep me/us posted. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You can do it!!
Robert from So. CA.
Robert from So. CA.
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