Hi everyone. I had my colostomy reversal on Jan. 30th and am still in the hospital. All indications so far are that it will be successful. The pain isn't as bad as the initial surgery in October, so I am hoping my recovery will be better as well. I had a low sigmoid ostomy following a diverticular abscess that would not respond to draining or antibiotics. It has been quite an ordeal. I will keep you posted on my daily progress if that would be helpful to those of you who are scheduled for this. Three days out, I am on full liquids, IVs, ambulation as tolerated, and very little pain medication. Small amounts of stool today that were bloody, but was told this is normal at first. I am looking forward to better and better days.
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