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Colostomy reversal: What can I expect? Recovery time?
In a few month, I’ll be having a colostomy reversal. By the time the surgery rolls around, I will have had the Ostomy for 6 months. What can I expect ? Will the recovery be another 12 weeks?
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Agree with barbwith3cats about need to find out why, if surgeon says "No" to re-connection. However, surgeon's vary and so do their techniques and experience. Get a 2nd opinion if turned down by first surgeon--and try to find a surgeon who specializes in re-connections, if possible.
My Dr did a scope through my stoma the day before surgery and also checked the rectum to be sure it was still viable and that the sphincter still had good strength. If either are compromised, incontinence would result. Its definitely a discussion to have with your surgeon.
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1 Reaction@brooke61290, I'm tagging a few members like @barbwith3cats @rhs @jvitanza1 @blinken and others to make sure they saw your question about the portion of rectum available to make a reversal possible.
Brooke, have you consulted with a surgeon about the possibility of a reversal in your case?
Do you mind me asking if anyone only had a small portion of their rectum and still had a successful reversal? I didn’t have cancer but did have a cyst removed that had attached to part of my rectum leaving me with a small section.
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?