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Aug 31, 2011

Reversal Concerns - Need Advice

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a 22-year-old individual who had a Hartman's colostomy due to a car accident and is now scheduled for a reversal in November. They are apprehensive about potential complications and seeking advice and reassurance from the community.

Advice and Insights:
- The individual is considered a good candidate for success due to their young age and having had an intact colon prior to the accident.
- The initial recovery period after the reversal may be challenging, but things tend to normalize after a few months.
- The recovery time varies, with some individuals feeling ready to return to work after 3 weeks, while others took a month for a safer recovery period.
- Support from a partner during the recovery process is valuable.
- It's recommended to bring baby wipes and Sudocrem to the hospital for the reversal procedure.
- Despite potential complications, staying optimistic and having courage is important.

Recovery and Work Concerns:
- The individual's job isn't too demanding, mainly involving working in front of a notebook all day.
- Some individuals were ready to return to work after 3 weeks, while others took a month for a safer recovery period.
- The individual's boyfriend being understanding and supportive during the recovery process is seen as a positive sign.
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