Ileostomy reversal surgery is a procedure that reconnects the small intestine to the rectum after having an ileostomy, which is when part of the intestine is diverted to an opening in the abdomen. If you're considering this surgery, it can be helpful to hear from others who have gone through it. Here are some insights and advice from someone who has experienced an ileostomy reversal:

- If you're looking for more information, try navigating to "Collections" and then "Premium Content" on the forum to find many previous posts about reversals.

- One person shared their success story after having a reversal in February 2019, following a six-month ileostomy due to a subtotal colectomy. Initially, they experienced 8–12 urgent bathroom trips per day during recovery. However, after some time, the frequency of trips stabilized to about 4–5 times daily.

- Over time, they noticed a significant improvement in control and were able to eat any foods, although they chose to limit greasy items to avoid any issues.

- They attribute their positive outcome to having an exceptional surgeon and express happiness about living without an ostomy bag.