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Renfromtexas

Preparing for Reversal Surgery: Need Advice

Nov 14, 2022 - Nov 30, 2022
Nurse called me this morning. Starting my schedule for reversal on the 19th. First, clear diet and then colonoscopy. Then the day after surgery. My mind is all over the place. Happy. Anxious. Scared. Anything I need to do to be prepared other than prayers??

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Inspired47

Reversal Surgery Nerves - Prayers & Good Vibes Needed!

Mar 07, 2020 - Mar 10, 2020
Excited and nervous about my reversal surgery this Tuesday. Luckily, I have one of the best doctors in the country performing my surgery. My nervousness stems from my brutal emergency Hartmann procedure performed on me while I was on vacation in the Philippines last October when my diverticulitis ruptured. I think it left me a little shell-shocked. Please send prayers and good vibes my way. Th ...
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KyOstomate29

Struggling with Colostomy Reversal Costs, Need Advice

Dec 15, 2011 - Jan 19, 2012
Hello all. I have had my colostomy for a little over a year. I had diverticulitis and due to this, I had to have a temporary colostomy. I was told this would be reversed after 3 months by my doctor. I did not have insurance at the time and if I didn't have the surgery, I would have died. I told my doctor this and he said not to worry. You need this surgery and we can reverse it after three mon ...
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Stoma1949

Probiotics After Reversal: Recommendations?

Apr 02, 2023 - Apr 05, 2023
I had my reversal in October of 2022. I was wondering if it was recommended for you to take a probiotic afterwards. And if so, do you have a recommendation for a specific brand? I never really got an answer to that question, and trust in the advice from this group. Thank you for your help! L

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Celia1552

Upcoming Ileostomy Reversal: Grateful for Support

May 17, 2023 - Oct 14, 2023
Just left surgeon's office, reversal scheduled for July 10! It has taken two and a half years to get to this point.... My thanks to all of you who have shared your stories of reversal surgery to help me understand and prepare for this! This site has been such a blessing!

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Oh Me Oh My

Colostomy Reversal: Unexpected Side Effects and Weight Gain

Aug 28, 2023 - Oct 24, 2023
I had a colostomy reversal June 8th. 1 year and 2 days to getting my colostomy from emergency diverticulitis bowel perforation, sepsis, c.diff....you name it I had it. 1 month in hospital and significant weight loss. My recovery and side effects are very different from this reversal surgery?? I was in hospital 9 days and recovery went well, successful. But almost 3 months later I have some une ...
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Katy3943

Reversal Surgery: What to Expect?

Aug 13, 2016 - Nov 02, 2016
Am wondering if anyone can share what to expect after reversal surgery? I've read too many horror stories about the pain from gas and severe and frequent bowel movements up to 20 times a day!!! Had a ruptured appendix that almost killed me 4 months ago and came out of surgery with a bag. Am so grateful it can be reversed in a couple of months.
Please, any stories will help me understand what t ...
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GuyWithABag

Best Pre-Surgery Diet for Stoma Reversal?

Feb 17, 2019 - May 04, 2019
I want to make my stoma reversal go as well as possible. I'm very healthy. The doctor just performed a colonoscopy. Green light for surgery. I was thinking about a five-day 'fast' before surgery. I fast from time to time to detox, etc. Does anybody know anything about this topic? I would think that a clean, empty colon would be the best possible environment for my doctor to work his magic. Or, ...
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Fleur1

Seeking Advice on Illeostomy Reversal Process

Mar 16, 2023 - May 07, 2023
Hi
I'm new to this so please bear with me. I had an emergency Ileostomy 4 months ago because of grumbling Diverticulitis. I had the Gastrografin enema 2 days ago. I have pain on the left side where I presume the join is and where the Diverticulitis pain was. I am still releasing some of the enema. The Radiologist wouldn't give me the results and said I will see my surgeon. I spoke to the Stom ...
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Patrice

Successful colostomy reversal - sharing my progress

Feb 02, 2012 - Oct 02, 2022
Hi everyone. I had my colostomy reversal on Jan. 30th and am still in the hospital. All indications so far are that it will be successful. The pain isn't as bad as the initial surgery in October, so I am hoping my recovery will be better as well. I had a low sigmoid ostomy following a diverticular abscess that would not respond to draining or antibiotics. It has been quite an ordeal. I will ke ...
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bag_n_drag

Reversal Surgery Update: Join me on my journey!

Jan 31, 2012 - Feb 04, 2012
Good evening, dear friends!
Well, it's really going to happen this time. My reversal, that is.
I will be sitting at the hospital at 6am sharp on Wednesday, Feb. 1st. Surgery is scheduled for 7:30am. Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to share a few thoughts with you on this "reversal's eve." I promise not to make this too sappy or lengthy... but, on second thought, you may want to go and grab th ...
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knitter

Ileostomy Reversal Recovery: Coping with Challenges

Sep 21, 2023 - Oct 30, 2023
Hello everyone: Tomorrow will mark one week since my ileostomy reversal. The week has been really difficult. Constant diarrhea, a butt on fire from all the liquid stool, and some pain where the stoma used to be. Just when I get cleaned up from a stool explosion and apply ointment to my skin, I have another blast of poop and have to start the whole process again. We're talking multiple times pe ...
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JD90

Successful Reversal: 6 Months Post-Surgery Update

Jun 18, 2019 - Jun 26, 2019
It's been awhile since I have posted but wanted to give everyone an update on my reversal. I had my reversal done on 12/4/2018 and it's been a little over 6 months since the surgery. I am doing well and feeling better each day. The surgery was a success and I never had any problems with bowel control. At first, I was going 3-4 times in the morning but now I have 1-2 BM's in the morning before ...
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Newbeee

Reversal Tomorrow: Journey Update and Request for Support

Mar 08, 2020 - Mar 16, 2020
Keep me in your thoughts and prayers please as I start part two of this journey. 15 weeks ago, my world was turned upside down with a ruptured diverticulum and emergency surgery. My hospital team was wonderful through the entire process. Fingers crossed I get the exact same staff who cared for me the first time. By the time I left the hospital, I felt as though I had new family members, not ju ...
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Chuck1953

Colostomy Reversal: Seeking Advice and Support

Jan 08, 2023 - Feb 02, 2023
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Recently discovered this site from searching for help on stoma problems and help or advice on having a colostomy reversal. I'm not the greatest individual on expression, so bear with me and I'll do my best to fill you in on my background and future concerns. April 2022, I was rushed to the emergency room for having severe abdominal pain. A CT scan discovered that I had severe intestina ...
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