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.
tudibird
Feb 22, 2014 3:50 am
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!
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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tudibird
Mar 04, 2014 2:04 am
@ Wilski - can't wait to swap stories. Mine too is scheduled for Tuesday, 3/4.
Wilski
Mar 04, 2014 2:08 am
I am having mine in New York City. Roosevelt Hospital. Good luck and I hope your prep went well.
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