Colostomy reversal: What can I expect? Recovery time?

I'm waiting patiently it's been 3 months they said I gotta wait until the chemo is done

That is uncool. noway I'm putting up with this thing for 1 year I can't imagine

What no way

I have had my colostomy going on 3 months I had what they called a applecore cancer that was blocking my bowls.
I started chemo last month I have to bring home the pump.
And at the chemo place they told me usually after 4 sessions they reverse it .
So I messaged my Doc. And his assistant said I have to wait until the end of May then another 3 months then scans to make sure everything is good before they consider.
CONSIDER no they are gonna reverse this thing

I have had my colostomy for 3 months now just started chemo and at the kemo place they said after my 4th session they would can't wait you should thank the lord

Also see this related discussion:
- Ostomy reversal: My story https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ostomy-reversal/

@jackson58, have you had your appointment with your doctor to find out if a reversal is possible?

I'm still waiting for a decision on my reversal and it's been over 2 years.

Hi everybody I had a Hartman's procedure done on December 2022 for rectal cancer and have a colostomy bag,I'm trying to gather as much information possible about a possible reversal.I have previously seen my consultant and due to see him again in a couple of weeks when hopefully he can give me a decision as to whether this is possible to do, his concerns to me were that i had aggressive cancer and that I only have 5cms of my rectum left ,has anybody else had this sort of surgery and not been incontinent.

I also had a CAT scan and a colonoscopy a few days before I had the surgery. I’m pretty sure from what nurse has told me that’s very routine just to make sure it’s ready for the reversal . I made sure I had a lot of no stick gauze pads, the soft tape and the clear plastic stick on patches that cover over the gauze when you want to take a shower so you don’t get soap or anything in it. I was back to work in two weeks! The clear patches are called clear shower shield they keep the area dry while showering.

You keep it covered with gauze pads . I bought clear plastic adhesive patches that I would put on to take a shower to keep soap out. When I was ready to get out I would peel it off and rinse the area once all the soap was off me. I kept paper towels near so I could pat it dry gently. Once I dried off I would put a clean gauze pad on. I used the gauze pads that were made not to stick to your skin and then gently tape it. I’m not sure if your male or female But I bought high waisted undies that were soft and they would cover the surgical area to keep my pants from rubbing on it.