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Jun 01, 2013

Life After Colostomy Reversal: My Experience and Recovery

This topic is about someone sharing their experiences and early recovery impressions after having a colostomy reversal. They had been living with a colostomy bag for 14 months following emergency surgery due to diverticulitis. Now, they are adjusting to life without the bag and reflecting on their journey.

- It has been 14 days since the reversal surgery, and the person is experiencing a mix of good and bad days. The good days are becoming more frequent, while the bad days, mainly involving rectal discomfort, are getting shorter.
- They have not encountered major issues with gas or food tolerances so far. They tested their tolerance with foods like a "smash burger," chocolate shake, and haystack onions and are observing how their body reacts.
- The surgery involved removing the sigmoid colon, and the stoma had been representing almost the entire large intestine. The reconnection process involved attaching the functioning colon segment to the rectum and anus, which had been inactive for 14 months.
- Despite some challenges, their overall mood is positive, and they express that "life is good." However, they did experience a moment of despair on a particularly rough day.
- They are open to answering further questions privately through LinkedIn.

The community has congratulated them on their successful reversal and wished them a continued recovery, encouraging them to stay connected with others who have had similar experiences.
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