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@williamjohn52
So glad you reached out.
Surgery went well.
I didn't think about a temporary ostomy with reconnecting after healing for long.
I didn't want any chance of it returning and there's no guarantee it would work.
In my research, I found many, if not most who had the reversal either wished they didn't or move to the permanent ostomy.
I decided prior to treatment ending that I would choose a permanent ostomy.
Honestly, im much more ar ease and mostly have total control over my bathroom habits.
I had a few live and learn mistakes🤣but overall it's not a big deal.
Im back to work where im fairly active and it hasn't been an impediment at all.
A few dietary adjustments and all is good.
I even had 3 beers on the 4th with no problem, but I didn't push it.
I'm happy with my decision.
Lee

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@leeb123
Glad to hear you are doing so well. Is your bag disposable or the kind you clean out yourself?