I had my reversal done

Hi guys, I know I've been gone for a while but with good reason!!
Most of you know my story, of how ai got to be an ostomate, read my profile thingy, so I won't bore you with the rest.
Here's my story of what I just went through and my reversal.

Since my original surgey (hysterectomy) in October when Dr. Malpractice cut my colon, I have had a drainage of pus from my vagina and some horrible pelvic pain.
I went in and had a barium enema, it showed no fistula but i was still sick. So they re-did the test and as soon as the barium went in, it immidiately and violently flushed out my vagina.
That made me even sicker so the next morning, I was admitted into the hospital to treat the infection before they could repair the fistula and do the reversal.
I was given high dose antibiotics thru IV and Dilaudid for pain over the next week.
Then on the 15th of Feb, they decided to take me in.
They were able to do the reversal but just barely. The original fiasco surgery in October, when th edoc cut my colon and I laid there for 77 hrs dying, when they removed part of the colon and gave me the ostomy, they did not remove the part of colon that had the cut in it. The piece of colon was still loaded with infection and it laid over the vaginal cuff, which was inproperly sewn, so that E.Coli infection has set in my gut all this time. It was so bad, that my one ramaining ovary had to be removed, so now I am in menopause at 40.
If I do get put on hormones, I have to be on Lovenex injections for the rest of my life due to my Factor V Leiden defiency.
While I am so thrilled and feel so blessed to have had my reversal, I am temperarily devistated from all this.
I love and have missed my awesome friends so much and ai wasn't avoiding y'all, just trying to "heal and deal". lol

As far as the reversal, it couldn't have gone any better. I had top surgeons in the US, one vascular surgeon and one GYN/Oncologist who is a genius.
My belly hurts from th eincisions but my BM's are awesome, I have had NO incontenence, no accidents and only really go about once a day now. I eat whatever, just healthy, salads, fruits, etc.
I will ALWAYS be an osty, if y'all will have me.

I love y'all....Hannah

Hannah, so happy to see you finally had some good news with the reversal. We were all worried about you and are glad to see you back. I am so sorry for all that you have gone through....let's hope the lawyers have a great time with your doc (who, by the sounds of it, went to the same doctoring school mine went to).
Keep your chin up and I hope you are feeling a lot better real soon.
Lorraine xoxox

Hey up Txgirl,

Glad to hear you are on the mend and all went well, cheers Iain xx

Hi Hannah! It is so good to hear from you! I should be rushing out the door right now trying to get my boys to school on time, but I just had to stop and say it is wonderful to hear this news! I pray you heal quickly and completely and can go forward now with your life! You have been through such an ordeal, but I am glad you decided to share the experience with us. Thank you always for the sunshine, laughter, and care that you have brought into so many lives here. We love you! Better run, but my best to you always, Ostomate! XOXO Debi

Welcome back, Hannah, so pleased it went well for you. Now just you take care and look after yourself.

Best wishes and a big hug from across the pond!

Welcome back, dearest Hannah!

Most excellent news to hear you are recovering well. You have been missed. After all the crap you have been through, so good to hear you are on the mend.
Now is the time for you to kick back and take it easy...

Best wishes and big hugs

from Jo xox

Its really good to hear from you Hannah and that things went well, you have been sorely missed by us all, keep on mending, take your time, all your trorture has had an effect on you so stay healthy, Ed. xoxoxoxo

Hannah Banana!!  Good to have you back!!  I am so happy your reversal went so well for you!!!  It is terrible of all the junk you have had to endure and all the other problems you've had/have to deal with.    "if y'all will have me"  of course silly girl, you're our friend and we love yah!  Continue to heal....don't over-do anything...get lotza rest girl and hang with us when you can

~Doe

Awwww thanks y'all. The sweetest peeps in the whole wide world reside here!!

I thought about y'all so much while I was in the hospital. You are all so awesome and I am so happy to have you!

xoxoxo Hannah Banana

P.S. It is soooo weird to use your hiney again!!!! What a trip!! LMAO

Wonderful to hear of a good ending to a tragic beginning.

I would hope all who read your post will fully appreciate and understand the importance of getting the best surgeon on the first go-around. Hopefully to avoid the needless mistake that happened both to you, I, and I am sure many others.

Yes, it is very true once an ostomate, always an ostomate. There is something about it that impacts our lives in such a manner, we actually change a little. I think it makes us better, more understanding.

Good luck, keep the good news coming.
Rick.....

I agree with Rick (junopete) .... "Once an ostomate, always an ostomate" and how it changes us. I believe that's true. Having had your experience as an ostomate gives you the power of knowledge and understanding of others in the situation, and you will never forget it ...and you are aware of many details of what it is like to live with an ostomy, many things one cannot always teach others or put into words, but having that experience with us makes you even extra special among the non-ostomates. LOL! HEY! You're a NON-OSTY!! LMAO, that sounds funny.....you non-osty you.... hehee. I'm very happy for you, dear.

Wow... I am in tears just knowing that you are on your way back to your life and health, and I am just so happy for you, Hannah. I feel I have not lost an ostomy friend, but gained a friend with a unique understanding and knowledge of the journey we are all on. The words of Juno and Doe are so true and accurate; they also continue to make my tears flow.
Stay well, Hannah, and stay in touch. Love, Michael.

Hannah, I am so sorry that you had to live that way for quite a while, and I am so happy that you are on the mend. Heal soon, Art.

Bravo girlfriend, we won't let you leave us!!
Eddie

Dear Hannah, it's so good to hear that you're finally getting the proper medical help. I'm so sorry that you've had to endure so much. I too have had some really bad surgeons and unfortunately I can't have a reversal as too much damage was done. I'm so happy that you can now heal and get on with your life. I wish you all the best and keep writing, it makes us all feel so much better. Good luck, Sue.

Hi Hannah, I'm so tired right now I can't think of words to say but just letting you know it's so good your surgery went well and that you're healing albeit slowly. You will always be a part of this Ostomy family, never forget that. With love and many hugs,

Steve

Yay!!!!

I am so happy for you, and I'm confident that the worst of these times are now over (gone but not forgotten I'm sure.)

*Hugs*!

Hi Hannah, its so great to hear one of "ours" has Conquered, Yea, yea, way to go girl, and no we wont let you go, you have too many friends here, love and hugs, Ed.

Hello, just thought I would wish you all the best wishes for your recovery. It's so nice to hear that you're healing and getting used to your reversal. It seems you have been through so much. I just wish you well.

I had a hysterectomy in July 08. Long story short, I had septicemia, septic shock, and all my major organs were closing down. I was given 24 hours for it to go either way. I had a colostomy and a hernia, and I lost all my hair through stress and trauma. I also had a tracheotomy and many other complications. I spent 9 weeks in ICU and 3 weeks on a general ward. In Oct 09, I had my reversal and it went very well. There was obvious pain and discomfort, but overall everything is working fine. However, just this last week or so, my muscles around where the colostomy and hernia were are very tender. All this time later, the only thing I can think of is that my muscles are trying to work again.

Anyway, have a good day. Julie x

Hi guys, thought I would give a little update on my reversal surgery. Today is the 8th of March and I had mine done on the 15th of Feb.
I still have a lot of abdominal pain from healing with all the incisions, drainage tube scars, etc. Every day it gets a little better. Obviously exhausted whenever I do anything but that gets better every day as well.
I eat anything I want, I have had my tastes change or maybe I am paying more attention to what my body craves but I have been eating a lot of salad, fresh fruit and drinking lots of water. I go through periods of constipation and since so much of my colon and rectum were removed, I can only deduce that I feel the need to go even when maybe my colon isn't ready to let it go. Lol
Emotionally, I am doing better, those of you who know what I went through to end up here know what I am talking about. Those of you who don't, feel free to look at my profile.
I take Zoloft, 50mg a day and think that has helped, I also see a therapist to deal with the trauma.
My boyfriend, Dale, has been my rock. He is an unmovable, unflappable, solid source of strength. He has never faltered or made me feel unloved, unattractive or like I have been a burden. He is patient, kind and if it wasn't for his messy habits, he would be perfect. Lol Seriously, he has been great and has stood behind me, you can't complain when you have someone like him.
I will go back to work on the 1st of April and I am looking forward to it.
I hope this finds you all well and happy.