This topic is about someone sharing their experiences and challenges one year after having a colostomy reversal. They discuss ongoing issues like pain, blockages, and changes in bowel sensations, hoping to provide insights for others going through similar situations. Here are some key points and advice from their journey:

- They experience localized pain when pressing on the area where the stoma and hernia repair were done.
- There is a "stabbing" or "shooting" pain in the rectal area after sitting for long periods or when passing gas while seated.
- Passing gas now requires effort, which feels different from before the surgery, though it is not painful.
- They have had multiple bowel blockages due to scar tissue, with two instances severe enough to require hospitalization and the use of an NG tube.
- They have limited their weight gain to 10 pounds due to concerns about food-related blockages.
- Bowel movements have returned to normal, but the sensation signaling the need to go has changed. Now, abdominal pressure or pain indicates the need to defecate, rather than the familiar pre-surgery feeling.
- They have resumed cardio exercises but are avoiding weight-lifting to prevent hernia risks, as advised by their surgeon.
- They have an upcoming appointment with a gastroenterologist to discuss these ongoing issues.

The person hopes that sharing their detailed experience will help others who are preparing for or recovering from reversal surgery. They have also documented their entire journey in earlier posts and are open to questions from others about the process.

Some additional advice and insights from others include:

- It is common to feel tenderness at the old stoma site for many months after reversal, even up to a year.
- Post-operative antibiotics can sometimes prolong or complicate recovery, but these issues usually resolve over time.
- Several people have reassured the originator that their progress is better than average, and gradual improvement is typical.