Life After Colostomy Reversal: Seeking Support and Tips

I am a 47 year old Male that almost died from a colon rupture on 12/22/2017. I had diverticulitis that caused my condition in which I had no symptoms.

I was left with a colostomy bag for 4 months and just went through a colostomy reversal on 4/19/2018.

I am early in the recovery but have lots of bowel movements with little amounts of stool each time. I've also noticed that I have no warning signs when I need to go....need support from those that have been through this.

I am healthy and want so bad to get back to normal.

Hello Investo.  Thanks for posting and I hope you get some useful replies to your request for support.  The problem with sites such as this is that many people come here when they have problems and drift away when those problems are resolved. This is a good sign that things have got better for them but it doesn't help people such as you, who want feedback on success stories.   As with all surgeries, it takes at least six weeks to begin to settle down and I would think that gradually you will regain control of your output. If this does not happen naturally, I would suggest that you discuss the problems with a stoma nurse, who will no doubt have had similar problems put to them in the past.

I hope things turn out well for you and please let us know how it progresses over time.

Best wishes

Bill 

Hello

i had a colostomy reversal about 5 months ago. It was the same for me at first. It gets better as the muscles are used more and everything gets back in sync. Don't freak out. If it wasn't Favorable for your surgeon to do a takedown, he/she wouldn't have given you the option. 

I had same, perforated bowel from diverticulitis, which I had never been told about. Surgery ended with colonostomy I had reversal also, yet days, much time  spent in restroom .  I long for normalcy also 

Update: I am forever grateful for this site and being able to air my concerns over my colon issues.

It is approaching 6 years ago (12/22/2017) that my colon ruptured from diverticulitis and I almost died of sepsis from the diarrhea going into me.

I had a colon reversal on 4/19/2018 and I did finally recover nicely. I have not had any issues with my colon since and thank God every day for the blessing of helping me get through this.

I am contemplating having cosmetic surgery to remove or redo my open wound scars on my stomach next year.

I pray for all of you who are reading my post and have not been as fortunate as my situation. You have a special place in my heart because none of us asked for this, but be sure to understand that this condition is not permanent in living your life to its fullest. God bless!

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