When someone has a colostomy, there might be a concern about developing a peristomal hernia, which is a type of hernia that can occur around the stoma. If you're considering a colostomy reversal, you might wonder if any existing peristomal hernia will be repaired during the same surgery. Here's what you should know:

- Repairing a peristomal hernia is not automatically part of every colostomy reversal. Different surgeons may have different approaches, so it's not a given that both procedures will be done together.

- The best way to find out what will happen in your specific case is to have a conversation with your surgeon or stoma nurse. They can provide details about the surgical plan and whether hernia repair will be included.

- One person shared their experience of having two separate mesh repairs for a peristomal hernia over a span of 30 to 35 years. This suggests that hernia repair can be a separate procedure and might involve using mesh to strengthen the area.