Upcoming Ostomy Reversal Surgery: Seeking Advice and Support

my reversal surgery is coming up. ive had a ostomy for 16 months. i had to wait a year post op before the insurance kicked in. its painful i had no underlying heath issuses besides a 14 pound tumor removed that had broken through my intestines.i never know how im going to feel day to day. its very difficult and i have told very few people about my ostomy.im located in texas and the surgeon is in san antonio which is a few hours away from padre island. there was a gentelman from houston who had a reversay surgery in houston im looking ofr him and anyone else with any imformation that would be helpful.im staying positive i would of died almost did if i hadn't been given a ostomy.i wsh everone well.

Hi precious baby,

You're in the right place for support! This community is full of people who understand what you're going through and are ready to help.

It's great to hear that you're staying positive about your upcoming reversal surgery. It sounds like you've been through a lot, and it's completely normal to have mixed feelings. I don't have specific info about the gentleman from Houston, but I recommend reaching out in the forums or checking the member directory. Many here have gone through similar experiences and can offer advice on what to expect and how to prepare. Remember, it's okay to take things one day at a time.

Congrats on being part of this community! You'll find plenty of support, information, and some really cool people who are more than willing to share their experiences and tips. Wishing you all the best with your surgery and recovery!

Good luck,

I had my reversal last October and feel better every day.  Having had 4 surgeries in a year and a half, I feel I had much better results when I switched to a colo rectal specialist surgeon.

Last step is for me to get a colonoscopy next month, never had a successful one because of the stricture

hello there would you recommend your surgeon? I am desperately looking for a specialist and one that could deal with a complex case such as mine? who would be willing to attempt a reversal-My first one failed like I said my case is extremely complex so he would have to have expertise in this field. thank you