This topic is about someone who has been living with an ostomy for about a year and is looking for a specialist to perform a reversal surgery. Initially, they were told that a reversal could be possible after 11 months. However, after developing three hernias that required mesh repairs, two surgeons, including those at the Mayo Clinic, have declined to perform the procedure. Now, they are seeking a surgeon who is both willing and qualified to attempt the reversal.

Here are some pieces of advice and insights for anyone in a similar situation:

1. Understand that initial optimism about a reversal might change due to additional medical issues like multiple hernias and mesh placement, which can make the procedure unsafe. Be cautious of any surgeon who seems overly eager to perform the surgery without strong credentials.

2. Continue consulting with colorectal specialists, even if it means traveling outside your local area. Make sure to thoroughly research their experience with complex reversal surgeries.

3. Consider specific surgeon recommendations:
- Dr. Virgilio George at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC.
- The colorectal surgery team at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, NC.