I am 8 months post surgery for a colostomy. I am doing well but thinking I may want a reversal at some point. Wondering if any of you have had a reversal and how you are doing? What successes and what challenges you may have had?
At 82 my handling of Stella(my stoma) is going well. My main concern is keeping the quality of life I have presently which is good.
Thank you in advance for your responses.
🙏NamasteÂ
Arline
G-Day Gaia,
If you are going well with Stella and don't want to go through another Operation, remember you don't have to have a reversal. My Ileostomy is my life saver and I wouldn't change it for the world.
Regards IGGIE
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Wow….so much has been written on here about reversals…it’s a very personal and individual subject and each of us who are told reversal is an option, struggle with the right decision. Â
My suggestion, read as much as you can and educate yourself - as all will say “everyone is different” and the bottom line is - the only real and right answer is the one you make for yourself….
I am an ileostomate  4+ years due to a non-malignant cyst - reversal possible - many would say “go for it” however, at 81 years old - decided against reversal, reason - I feel great now and although I am not fond of my stoma, it allows me to live a pain free life…why take a chance and spend any time at all in the docs offices, meds, hospital etc.? - Life is good….not worth the gamble for me….jb
Thank you very much, Iggie. Â I feel the same way as I am doing quite well, too. Â My decision at this moment is never to have a reversal but I wanted feedback from others.
Happy New Year and keep enjoying your life.
Gaia
I had a reversal over a year ago now, It went really well and i have no regrets at all, I had a perforated bowel from diverticulitis, and had the bag for just over 7 months, Im 63yo male,Â
