Has anyone had any issues?

Just curious if anyone who has had their reversal has run into complications at the anastomosis area where they connected? Mine is on the verge of failing.

Hello,

Reversal surgery has quite a bit of risk. The surgery has 2 parts. 1. Reconnection of the intestine. 2. Operation of the bowel.

I was considering reversal about 6 months post-op from getting a colostomy. My surgeon basically said, "No way to predict the outcome." I refused to "roll the dice." So I'm sticking with the ostomy.

Hope your reversal troubles can be resolved without further surgery.

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Hey Beachboy, 

I hope you thanked your surgeon for being so honest; I applaud his candidness. I also hope he didn't shock you too much when he couldn't offer you the 100% certainty you seemed to be seeking. 

As with everything in life, there are inherent risks. In this situation, you chose to stick with the "devil you know," and that, of course, is your prerogative. But as far as I can tell, most people who have been lucky enough to have been offered the option of colostomy reversal or J-Pouch formation are happy to take the 'risk,' as I'm fairly sure they would prefer to take a 'chance' with further surgery than living with the nagging feeling of 'what if' for the rest of their lives.

Kind regards,

David

I don't know, but I think there are more success stories than failed ones when it comes to reversal. So many different factors are involved. The opinion of the experts is crucial, and like others have said before, each case is different. I am a clear-cut case of not being the right candidate. God knows, I took enough expert opinions.

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Why did you edit your reply to my post?

Trying to find a different, cutesy way of saying I'm an ass? Nothing in life is 100% safe or assured.

But I am assured of one thing: You don't know a damn thing about me.

I am not sure. This has been a six-month issue after being reversed a year ago this month. I have to undergo another round of testing this week.

I didn't edit anything. Literally just logged on.

I am contemplating reversal after almost 30 years. How would one know if the anastomosis site is failing? Other than testing, or do you have particular symptoms? No disrespect, just trying to understand for my journey. (Best of luck with your testing, by the way 🙂)

Beachboy was responding to David, not you, Chelsea. It gets confusing with the design of the website and where the replies come in a few lines later or days later.

No worries. You are good.

I have been having issues dealing with bowel blocks and went in for a KUB where it showed dilation and an SBO at the anastomosis site. I have to go in for a small bowel follow-through to look at things more closely. My revision was a year ago, and this happened suddenly without any prior issues.

If you must know, I edited for spelling corrections, sorry my bad and even at that, I didn't succeed...lol

Let's not lose the plot and get all 'conspiracy' on each other, and start to imagine stuff that isn't real!

I think we've all been through one kind of hell or another, otherwise I doubt we'd be on here.

I know you've been through a rough time, but who on here hasn't, so let's try and keep the sunny side out!

Waving warmly,

Have a wonderful day!

David