This topic is about understanding the recovery journey for women who have undergone a combination of surgeries: an abdominoperineal resection (APR) with the creation of a permanent colostomy, along with a hysterectomy. The focus is on sharing experiences and tips for the postoperative period to help others who might be going through a similar situation.

Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by others:

- After undergoing APR, you might find sitting to be limited or uncomfortable for a while. It's a good idea to plan for plenty of rest and try lying on your side or stomach during the early stages of recovery.

- There is a forum member who has shared her detailed experience with the same combination of surgeries. Searching for her story could provide you with additional practical tips and insights.

- Another person who had a colostomy reversal and hysterectomy at the same time reported a smooth procedure and excellent recovery. She felt much more comfortable after the surgery, as the removal of her uterus and ovaries relieved significant pain she had been experiencing.