Living with a temporary colostomy can be a unique journey, especially when you're considering the possibility of reversal surgery. This topic revolves around a woman who has a temporary colostomy following surgery for early-stage rectal cancer. After overcoming initial post-operative challenges, she is now managing well at home. While she is coping with her stoma, she is eager to hear from other women who have experienced or are planning to undergo reversal surgery. Hospital nurses have encouraged her to consider reversal when she feels ready.

Here are some helpful insights and advice from others who have shared their experiences:

1. Many people find that living with a permanent colostomy can be quite manageable. This can be reassuring if a reversal is delayed or not possible.

2. The "Collections" tab on the MAO forum is a great resource for information and success stories about reversal surgery. It's recommended to start your search there for valuable insights.

3. Stoma issues like "volcano" or blow-out incidents can occur. The community is ready to share tips on preventing pouch leakage and managing high-output situations.

4. One woman, who is scheduled for reversal about two months after her initial surgery, shares her experience:
- She has had minimal problems with her stoma, experiencing only occasional leakage during stoma "eruptions."
- Her surgeon has set a short temporary timeframe, indicating that quick reversals are possible if healing progresses well.
- She expects to need easy access to a toilet after the reversal and plans to share her recovery journey with the forum.