Advice Needed On Ileostomy Reversal Experiences

tudibird

Feb 22, 2014 3:50 am

Hi all. It's been a while since I've written. I am happy to say I've been given the green light to proceed with an ileostomy reversal but I'm nervous as hell. I've tried to find input from others on this site but find there's not much out there on reversals. Looking for any advice from those who have experienced a reversal. Thanks.

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Ewesful

Feb 25, 2014 9:38 pm

I think you need to give that a go if it is what you want - not a choice for me, but my niece did have the opportunity and chose it -- she will later have to have a permanent one but she is happy with the reversal - her choice is limited by the aggressive effects of FAP.

For me I would not want to go back -- but that is an individual choice and once you decide, give it no back looks - hindsight is not positive!

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Wilski

Feb 27, 2014 4:51 am

I'll let you know next week. Mine is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th. Psych meds are great to relieve a large portion of the pre-surgical anxiety, but they only work up to a point.

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