I had a colostomy reversal 2 weeks ago after a gastric perforation related to diverticulitis in Oct 2018. It has been a tough recovery but all seems to be improving at this time. At first, bathroom trips were 4-6 times per day and have become less frequent now. Staples came out yesterday and the wound looks great. Currently on a low fiber diet. Eating small frequent meals. Starting to venture out of the house with friends. Can now sleep on my side again. Just wanted to provide some support for anyone that is thinking of having a reversal. I was so scared before surgery and almost skipped it due to fear and anxiety.
Debbie
Jan 10, 2019 11:35 pm
Bill
Jan 11, 2019 6:39 am
Hello Debbie. Thank you so much for your post. So often people have successful reversals and simply drift away from the MAO site without providing feedback. If there were more posts like yours, then the pre operation anxiety might be alleviated.
Best wishes
Bill
Why Join MeetAnOstoMate?
This is a remarkable community of 40,992 members.
You will get real advice from fellow ostomates who truly understand you - things you won't find in the books.
And it's not all about ostomy - there is friendship and relationships too.
Privacy is very important - your profile is not visible to the outside world.
40,992 members
What Members Are Saying
Posted by: NewlifeVictoria
Dear Everyone 😊🙏🏻☮️❤️👼😊🌈☀️🌹🤗👩🏻☀️
Hello! Hope your all, having a great start of your day! I have to say this place has been helpful in many ways and the people here, seem very real and mostly helpful in anyway! I usually don't bother anyone really and try to figure out different things on my own, but that is with common sense, but with experience definitely helps and I read stories and I have my own stories and it's been so much and it's nice to have friends here, who understand same kind of situation 😊
I think it's great when people help each other and who is helpful in different ways! I appreciate anything advice etc... Thank you all and very happy this site is here ! I hope you have a good day/night! I'm trying to figure out how to take care of me more then I used to as I think of others more then myself! I'm hoping your all having a great summer! Let's all help more and give a high 5 and all help and get together! 😊☮️❤️😊🌈☀️🌧
Victoria
Hello! Hope your all, having a great start of your day! I have to say this place has been helpful in many ways and the people here, seem very real and mostly helpful in anyway! I usually don't bother anyone really and try to figure out different things on my own, but that is with common sense, but with experience definitely helps and I read stories and I have my own stories and it's been so much and it's nice to have friends here, who understand same kind of situation 😊
I think it's great when people help each other and who is helpful in different ways! I appreciate anything advice etc... Thank you all and very happy this site is here ! I hope you have a good day/night! I'm trying to figure out how to take care of me more then I used to as I think of others more then myself! I'm hoping your all having a great summer! Let's all help more and give a high 5 and all help and get together! 😊☮️❤️😊🌈☀️🌧
Victoria
Bagface
Jan 11, 2019 12:47 pm
Debbie, thanks so much for posting. My ileostomy reversal is coming up soon and I'm a tad nervous, so reading stories like yours makes me feel much better. I wish you continued success!
Advertisement
Hollister
Ostomy surgery is stressful both for the patient and the caregiver, and creates a major life change for both people in a relationship.
Learn how to care for your loved one, while still taking care of yourself.
Learn how to care for your loved one, while still taking care of yourself.
Puppyluv56
Jan 12, 2019 12:08 am
It is nice to hear success stories on reversals. Like Bill said, many have success, but go back to living and don't report on it! Lately, I have seen several great stories and am so happy that some are able to go back to a normal poo!
Congratulations!
Puppy
Past Member
Jan 20, 2019 1:30 am
Hi Debbie,
I'm so glad you posted this on reversing the colostomy.
I had similar problems in Oct. 2016. Diverticulitis caused me to have surgery and ended up with a colostomy. I want to have the surgery to reverse this..but I'm anxious, fearful, not sure if I want to go through all of the things necessary to try to get back to normal.
Any advice or comments will be appreciated. I see the surgeon on the 28th of January. Saw him and am scheduled for reversal on March 26th. Am I too old to go through the reversal? I know what I'm in for.
Any suggestions will be helpful.
Thank you.
Asiam
My Ostomy Journey: Keyla | Hollister
Puppyluv56
Jan 20, 2019 1:45 am
If I ever had a choice, I would certainly try to go back to normal! You can always go back to a bag but you cannot always go back to normal! I understand the risk and the recovery but all in good time to become normal, oh yeah!
Pup
Bagface
Jan 20, 2019 5:28 pm
Hi Debbie - Thanks for posting your story. I'm going to have my ileostomy reversal on Feb. 5th. Six months ago, I had emergency surgery for toxic megalon. Tests showed no cause, so the doctors are saying it could have been caused by an infection that wasn't detected or extreme stress. Another doctor is calling it "...of undetermined origin." Since I have no colon, I'll have to adjust to going to the bathroom more often. Of course, I'm nervous about the surgery, so reading your success story helps a lot! I wish you continued success!