This topic is about preparing for a colonoscopy through a stoma to see if it's possible to reconnect the colon and rectum after surgery. The person involved has healed from a large abdominal incision and is now planning to meet with their surgeon to discuss the next steps.

Here are some key points and advice shared:

1. The surgical team initially left the door open for a future reconnection of the colon, but they didn't make any guarantees.

2. During the initial surgery, 18 inches of the colon were removed due to a rupture. The removed section had very thin walls and several precancerous polyps, which might make reconnection less desirable.

3. The exact reason for the rupture is unclear, with possible diagnoses being ulcerative colitis or diverticulitis. Although these conditions could return, there are currently no symptoms.

4. Fellow community members have shared their congratulations and encouragement. They are also interested in updates about the surgeon’s findings and whether reconnection is feasible.