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Colostomy reversal: What can I expect? Recovery time?
Ostomy & J-Pouch | Last Active: Nov 30 12:36pm | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
I'm thinking of reversal scheduled for march. Will I be spending the rest of my life running to the bathroom? I am 70 plus and would like to go back to pre-stoma lifestyle. Is that possible?
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I definitely got my life back after my reversal. Within 6 weeks I felt normal again. As far as bathroom issues…..I only had diarrhea for the first week after surgery. Once I had solid food in me, bowel control returned. I’m 6 months out from the reversal and I couldn’t be happier.
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I waited six months after having my original surgery to have my reversal which had been recommended by my doctor and I totally agree waiting those extra few months was well worth it. had the reversal a year and a half ago and I am doing fine. I am 71 years old. Just listen to the doctor after the reversal and take it easy eating soft easy foods, letting your body digest it until you’re fully healed.