Hi all. Looking for feedback from anyone who has had a reversal or is being considered for one. I am 3-1/2 months post ileostomy and my surgeon has said I am a candidate for a reversal. He wants to scope me next month to make sure everything "looks good and healed" and if it does he plans to do a reversal in March which will put me at 5 months post ileostomy. Originally he told me six months minimum so this caught me off guard. I'm nervous because I don't want to rush into something and regret it. I can't deny life has been easier with the bag but I feel like I ought to at least give the reversal a try. Would love to get some feedback especially from those who have had the reversal to see how they are doing. Thanks!

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