I must be one of the lucky ones , I had my surgery June 30, Home from Hospital 3 days later no complications. Back at work 14 days later . I was scared going into the reversal surgery, With all the bad experiences posted on this site. My thoughts are if you have the option to have reversale surgery you should go for it . Best thing I have done!
Now if I can go 6 months for follow up test with positive results . I will be a real CANCER SURVIOR .
Good luck to all who have Ostomy!!!!!
I also was a reversal success. Almost three years later, I can truly say it was one of the best decisions of my life. The experience of a colostomy changed my whole outlook on life. I feel joy in every moment of my existence. Yes, osties, I felt it when I had the colostomy because it allowed me to continue life. I am a more compassionate person because of both experiences. Beaner
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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!
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hi Tomdog
Thank you for that it is so good to hear your good news after reading the negative implications and it gives me faith somewhat-I only hopethat after my colonoscopy and venal consultation they will agree to reverse my ileostomy for the second time-I am keeping my fingers tightly crossed for me and your continued health. Best wishes.
