This topic is about someone who has just returned home after having a successful ileostomy reversal surgery. They are experiencing mild and manageable pain, and their bowel movements are soft and occurring 2-3 times a day. Despite the good progress, they feel anxious about potential complications due to a previous emergency surgery that led to the creation of the original stoma. They are hopeful that with time and therapy, their anxiety will decrease, and they are optimistic about a smooth recovery.

Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by others:

1. Four weeks after the surgery, bowel habits are nearly back to normal, with only one day of increased movements when fiber was reintroduced. There is no diarrhea and minimal urgency.

2. The person underwent three surgeries within 12 weeks without any issues from repeated anesthesia. The reversal surgery itself was quick, taking about an hour, which may have contributed to the fast recovery.

3. Three months after the surgery, they feel almost back to their old self, with the main issue being a reduced tolerance to alcohol.

4. Many people emphasized the importance of staying positive. Thinking optimistically can help reduce anxiety during recovery. Feeling unusually well after major surgery is common and not necessarily a sign of something wrong.

5. Several members reassured that smooth, complication-free reversals are possible. They noted that shorter operating times often lead to easier recoveries.

6. One member advised caution with alcohol after reversal surgery, suggesting that limiting or avoiding it might help the bowel adjust.

7. The community encourages staying connected with the forum, sharing positive experiences to support others facing reversal, and seeking professional help if surgery-related anxiety persists.