Stage 4 endometriosis excision surgery and a partial hysterectomy caused me to have a perforated bowel! My ovary had a large mass that has adhered to my bowel and moved it out of position! Got home from that 4 hour surgery and the next day my bowel perforated where it had been 'shaved' of endo!
Rushed back to hospital for emergency bowel surgery and started with septicemia, they stitched up my bowel but didn't think it would hold so I had a temp colostomy performed on top of the other surgery! Was in hospital a month and took me another 2 to recover! Had my reversal a week ago! Honestly, I was terrified after what I had been through! I was up the next day out of bed, walking, showering, eating! I required no painkillers after the initial surgery pain relief! It was slightly sore to move, but not excrutiating. Bowel started working on day 5 and I left hospital the next day! The hole is left open to heal from the inside and prevent abcess formation and pus! It honestly was very straightforward, is generally a short operation and I have to say I'm so glad I did it! Hope this helps anyone worrying!
