October Colostomy Reversal - Seeking Advice and Experiences

I am a relatively healthy man. I was in a snowmobile accident in January and had to have a colostomy to heal and to stop any infection from my wounds etc.

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I am scheduled for October and was not told of any risks from my doctor. I have been reading horror stories on this site, and was wondering if I would have the same issues.

If anyone could advise me of any news good or bad, that would be great,

thankyou for your time

I can't comment from personal experience but from what I have read, the people who have reversal problems have usually experienced bowel disease or cancer in the past, and as your colostomy was the result of an accident I believe your reversal will be successful.



Best wishes x

i would have to agre with her and the only way most people have other issues is the doctor messes up and nicks a spot that causes a problem other than  that good luck

Agreed!  

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I do have to agree with what has been said as well, I cannot comment from personal experiance as im scheduled to have my rectum removed in December, but mine is a case from having Bowel cancer, i dont want to have the risk of anything becoming cancer cells ect. But like what was said your colostomy is a result of an accident, therefore you should be fine:) Best of luck and lots of warm wishes.  - Wookie2005

Words of Encouragement from Ostomy Advocates I Hollister

Thankyou everyone for your thoughts and answers

I had my colostomy reversed a few weeks ago and everything went fine. I too was very apprehensive after reading all the horror stories on this site. I'm glad I decided to go for the reversal. It feels so good to be normal again.

Hi Darren,

The colostomy procedure is not all that bad...just sore as hell for a few days.  The hardest part about the bag is the emotional part.  But after a while you kinda get used to it.  Has your surgeon spoken of a future reversal?  Mine did and that's what gave me strength.  It was suppose to happen a year later.  But when the time came she refused, saying I would have to wear the bag for the rest of my life  I told her "that dog won"t hunt!" and found me another surgeon. He did the reversal and I have been great ever since.  Trick is,  get other opinions, get other opinions!



Good luck!



Jack

BEST OF LUCK I have to agree. If you have a doctor that isn't sure a reversal will be a success and may be difficult. Find a better Dr for a 2nd opinion. I was told no by two, but hunted for the head of the department at another hospital where they often come up with new techniques. He said , No problem I do several a day.  I could have been scared off by the docs who said no way you will be sorry,...Be brave and find a doc with confidence in his skills. God Bless

Darren the reversal process you are looking at should not present any problems hopefully. The horror stories you refer to are with regards to people who just don't require a fairly simple (as far as the ostomy world goes) colon reconnection. I have been through this.



Many people will require an internal pouch be built and will not have a functioning colon which in the scheme of things makes a massive difference and places a completely different aspect upon the question of reversal.



Take care

Ken

Just read the dates on the posts. Thought it was the January just gone. DOH!!!



That is why I am a dumb Aussie. Have to go now so I make it in time to my remedial reading class.



Ken Jackass.

Hahahaha.....Kenny someone rude would say leave the "U" out....but I'm not rude of course.



                                 maybe with a lil practice......Shelia

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Shelia,  

Now now I can only take so much and then I will cry ok? Just got back from my first reading class and I have mastered my name!!! Fantastic eh?

Ken

I know Kenny...a man can only take so much and I would hate to bring you to tears.  I'll be nice.



A Gold Star for you!

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  Must have taken great effort to master spelling "K-E-N"....your determination is admirable.......and after only one class!!!  IMPRESSIVE!!

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                                                        Shelia

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You have no idea how hard it was to read 'Ekn' the right way. Sorry I meant 'Kne'.

Oh shit I am still having dramas with this reading stuff Shelia!!!!!!! I will keep attempting to get  this right.





NEK

"KennyT"]You have no idea how hard it was to read 'Ekn' the right way. Sorry I meant 'Kne'.

Oh shit I am still having dramas with this reading stuff Shelia!!!!!!! I will keep attempting to get  this right."



You got the first letter right.....and that shows progress Kenny!  Just hang in there and I'm sure with hard work you will be able to muddle through it all.  Til then.......just put a spin on it and maybe try....."K to the N to the E...that's me!".....and then roll around on your head or something like the guy on the video.....maybe no one will notice  Shelia  

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