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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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In my case I didn’t have any cons! I could not be any happier.The Dr. that did my original surgery was in another state,my intestine burst while visiting my daughter 6 hours from where I live. That Dr. recommended the 6 month wait stating it could be done laparoscopic instead of another large incision. He recommended a Dr. in my state that agreed with the Six month schedule. The scar from my reversal is the size of a small thumb print and I healed up rather quickly. My life is back to normal!
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1 ReactionI didn’t drive for one week after the reversal. I ate soft food for the first 3 weeks then returned to my normal diet. I went back to work after 2 weeks and I’m a bartender so I was on my feet all day and didn’t have any problems. I don’t know if you are aware that the stoma is left open on the outside it heals from the inside out, so just be careful.
I am thinking about having a reversal. I am 3 months out from surgery and I am having trouble with my allergy to adhesive from the bag. I will wait the 6 months before the reversal. What are the pros and cons of the reversal?
how long after surgery before you could drive and maybe have a beer and a burger?
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1 ReactionMy life is completely normal as if it had never happened!
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1 ReactionI keep seeing videos of people who cannot stop going to bathroom and other problems. I do not want to trade bag for diapers for the rest of my life. Did you go back to the life you had pre stoma?
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.
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1 ReactionI'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?
Educating myself for takedown surgery of the ostomy due to severe colitis.
How much colon was left to use for hook up?