This topic is about someone who is preparing for a colostomy reversal surgery after having gone through a very challenging Hartmann’s Procedure. The initial surgery was quite traumatic, involving serious health issues like septic shock, pneumonia, anemia, and congestive heart failure. Understandably, the person is feeling very anxious about the upcoming procedure and is seeking some positive stories or reassurance.

Here are some comforting pieces of advice and insights shared by others:

1. Feeling anxious before surgery is completely normal, especially after experiencing complications in the past.

2. Many people who have undergone a reversal say it was much easier than the emergency Hartmann’s surgery. One person, 11 weeks after their reversal, is very happy with the outcome and noted the absence of sepsis this time around.

3. You can expect a smoother experience this time because you are in better health now. Surgeons also consider the reversal to be a less demanding operation compared to the initial emergency procedure.

4. Think about the positives: the removal of the ostomy appliance and the opportunity to move forward into a new chapter of life.

5. Keeping a positive mindset can be very helpful. Consider using quotes, prayers, faith, visualization of success, and deliberately avoiding negative thoughts as coping strategies.

6. A practical tip is to ensure you have adequate pain control by using prescribed painkillers, which will help with comfort and healing after the surgery.

7. Remember, surviving the previous ordeal shows you have the resilience needed. Soon, this will all be just "a distant memory.