18-Year-Old Seeking Advice on Colostomy Reversal After Injury

Hi , i am 18 years old and i had an emergency colostomy done after a gun shot wound to the belly im march. i am having the reversal done on 8/11/10 and totally dont know what to expect . i was in coma while the colostomy healed so i really wish to know what should i expect after surgery



CAN ANYBODY HELP !!!!!!



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Hi Ariel - yes, I had a takedown after a temporary colostomy back in 2003.  I really doubt you will have any problems.  You have to take it slow with getting back to foods you may have been doing OK on with the colostomy. Add a small amount of new foods every week. If you didn't lose too much colon, and since you haven't had radiation therapy (like for cancer) or multiple surgeries that could leave a lot of scar tissue, you should be doing great within a fairly short time!



I did well the first couple of years after takedown, but then the radiation/adhesions problem caught up with me and I decided to have a permanent colostomy done.  For me it sure beats having a sore butt all the time.



Congratulations, and sending good thoughts your way...wherever you are!  

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