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Mar 07, 2020

Reversal Surgery Nerves - Prayers & Good Vibes Needed!

This topic is about someone who is preparing for a colostomy reversal surgery. They had an emergency Hartmann procedure due to a ruptured diverticulitis while on vacation in the Philippines. Although they trust their surgeon, they are feeling nervous because of the traumatic experience with their first surgery. They are reaching out to the community for prayers, good vibes, and any helpful tips for after the surgery. They also mention that if the reversal is successful, they would be happy to send any leftover ostomy supplies to anyone who needs them.

Here are some pieces of advice and insights shared by the community:

1. Many people in the community are sending prayers and positive thoughts. They remind the poster that feeling nervous is completely normal and encourage them to stay optimistic, assuring them that they will do fine.

2. Some members who have recently undergone similar reversal surgeries suggest reading their previous posts. These posts detail their recovery experiences day by day, and they welcome any questions about what to expect during recovery.

3. One member advises taking enough time to heal, even if the poster feels young and healthy. It's important not to rush the recovery process.

4. It's a good idea to keep extra ostomy supplies for a while. They might be needed by the poster or someone else in the future.
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