I went thru all the hell in 2011. Diverticulitis, surgerys, tests, incessant pain, picc lines, home I-V'S Home care, Ostomy bag's, back to work with tha bag, (my co-workers called me "Poopie-Pouch") A successful reversal the next year changed my outlook. I was even used to the lifestyle change. But remember my thoughts are with all of you. The silent disabled group without a legal disability. Oh boy do I understand............Just to let someone know....I will NEVER forget what all of you are going through. We are a special group that only WE understand. Jay
bubby
Feb 12, 2015 1:22 am
Dianne
Feb 18, 2015 5:22 pm
You are so right. I will never forget this website and the people who have helped me. I had my reversal in January of 2014. I try and come on this website weekly to see if I can help or encourage other individuals get through the day-to-day process of life.
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Posted by: BeachRN
Thank you for your quick reply. I'll discuss irrigation with my doctor. I'm sure it would be down the road. My output is still very liquid. It's all so unpredictable at 6 weeks post-op. I have such a fear of constipation as I struggled with this forever. I used a fiber source to thicken the stool but it hasn't helped very much. I guess I will continue to be positive but it is a bit of a pain. This website is great and everyone is so informative. Cheryl
Mary Ann
Feb 18, 2015 5:42 pm
2012-2014 were my years from hell, diverticulitis, abcess, leaky gut, stricture, followed by colostomy, ileostomy, failed reversal, successful reversal. Did not have the office problems thank goodness, I work from home and my employer is very understanding. Now that is behind me I do try to come back and post tips and words of encouragement.
I wish I had found this site earlier, I have been posting links to it on other forums
Thanks meetanostomate
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