This topic is about someone preparing for an ileostomy closure and parastomal hernia repair after experiencing complications from diverticulitis. Here's a summary of their journey and some supportive advice from the community:

- The journey began with an emergency surgery on May 22, 2024, due to a diverticulitis perforation. This was unexpected, even though a CT scan in 2018 had shown diverticulosis.
- After the surgery, they woke up with an ileostomy in the upper-right abdomen and faced several challenges over the year, including infection, pneumonia, a prolapsed stoma, and a parastomal hernia.
- A second surgeon, who had previously advised on maintaining the connection between the small and large intestines, will perform the stoma closure and hernia repair on May 21, 2025.
- Since the intestines are still connected, the surgery is expected to be relatively quick, lasting only 30 to 60 minutes, with a short hospital stay of a few days and a recovery period of about three weeks.
- The person expresses gratitude to the forum members for their support and encourages everyone to stay positive.

Advice and insights from the community include:

- Members send their best wishes for a smooth surgery and a straightforward recovery.
- They encourage the person to share an update with the community once they have healed.