Hi Peggy: Your going to be in my neck of the woods! Although I live further upstate in NY I often go to the "Island" on business. Let me know if you need any help or info. I think you have my e-mail....
Hi Cecelia: That's wonderful news! My wife and I think of Peggy and Scott often and we always include them in our prayers along with all my fellow ostomates. I would like to wish everyone a wonderful...
Dear John: What a nightmare! I was on Social Security DBL, I was accepted right away but I was in the ICU during the time my disability began through the time that my paperwork was processed (yes,...
Hi All: Thanks for the good wishes! My "slimming" wrap is still on the way but I'll be sure to let you know how it works out. Nene: The current law re: 401Ks is that they are normally deductible when...
Hi Jo: I'm sorry to hear you have to go through this stuff (and I mean the other word) again. I did have my gallbladder removed but it was part of my first "mega" surgery, so I can't relate even to...
Hi Everyone: It has been a while since I last posted but I have been checking posts on a regular basis. I am recovering well since my reversal, although it was a bit rocky at first. I am back to work...
Dear Roddiesgirl: You have a great attitude and your prospects seem bright. This site is nothing short of wonderful. The support and education I received here literally carried me through some dark...
Hi Cecelia: I am so glad you came through both of you ordeals ok! Hopefully the rest of the hurricane season will be as uneventful. Richard...
Good Job Jo! If only your Giants could take care of business so well! Richard...
Hi Joe! Congratulations! It was great to hear that you're doing so well! Keep up the good work! Richard...
Good Luck Jo! You'll be in our thoughts & prayers. Richard...
Am I the first guy to post on this thread? Well ok, I'm secure enough in my manhood to start (I even wear the occassional pink shirt to the office!). I'm a 52 year old CPA living in New York. I have...
Carlow: I am so glad for you that your reversal went so well! I had my reversal on May 28th. It didn't go quite so smoothly for me but I am feeling better now. Are you on a special diet? Richard...
Hi! I had my reversal on May 28th. I was also told the hospitalization would be 5 days to 1 week. Unfortunately for me, I developed some complications (infection) and I ended up being there 18 days....
Hi Gillian: I'm glad to hear your doing well! I had my reversal on May 28th. My progress has been slow but steady. It took a while before my appetite came back. I was NPO for 2 weeks and I ended up...
Dear Sweet Cheeks, 39Forever & TJCCRN: Wow. I can't believe how our stories are so similar! I had necrotising pancreatitis which resulted in surgery that removed 2/3 of my pancreas, gallbladder &...
I had my reversal on May 28th which was almost 3 years since I had the ileostomy. I had about 50% of my colon removed during my original surgery. So I was also concerned how my "revised plumbing"...
Peggy: I am glad to know the Chinese food problem has been resolved. I truly admire your determination and resolve. You and your family are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Richard...
Thanks Mary: I have been tinkering with my diet and I am following very close to a low residue diet with fairly good results. I like the idea of keeping a journal and I think I will start one today....
Hi Peggy: Just bumping this up to see how you're feeling. I hope things are moving again and you're feeling better. Richard...
Thanks Peggy! You hit it right on the head! I was feeling good, for the first time in a while, just prior to surgery. But, as you know, I had to give the reversal a shot. So, I'll "soldier" on until...
Summer: You always have a great story to tell! Keep 'em coming, only I hope they're not so painful! Richard...
Thanks Praying! I'm feeling better today. Richard...
Sorry to be so cryptic, the big D=diahrea...
Hi All: Sorry to whine but I know you guys will understand. I'm really feeling low post op. I'm pretty much chained to "20 ft." from the bathroom, while I'm waiting out the dreaded D. I try to count...
Sorry for not addressing your direct questions in my earlier post. I had a straight up reversal not a j-pouch surgery. My ileo was the result of massive infections due to necrotising pancreatitis, I...
Dear Jo, Praying and Candy: Thanks for the information and good wishes. I know it's going to take time and there will be some ups and downs in the process. It's just good to be able to have a place...
Hi All! Well I was reversed on the 28th of May. The operation went well but the recovery has been a b. I still don't have much of an appetite and I have the runs with a vengeance. The doctor keeps...
Hi All: Thanks for all of your good wishes! Peggy, the time really did come quickly. I'm nervous but optimistic. I report to the hospital tomorrow at 6am. I've been feeling pretty good. Sometimes I...
Hi Praying: Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I also had toothaches and a bad bout of sciatica. I tried the NSAIDS and I got into trouble. I had blood in my urine, luckily it cleared up right...
Hi Jacksn4: Eakin seals are a good bet. I would also bring extra supplies and consider taping or "window-paning" around the seal. Good luck & have a great time. Richard...
Hi Friends: I've had my final pre-op testing and it looks like a it's a go for my reversal surgery on Wednesday the 28th. I would really appreciate any last minute tips (what to bring to the...
Peggy: We're sending all positive thoughts and prayers your way from here in New York. Richard...
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Hi Peggy! Thanks for the good wishes, There is no way that I could ever forget my ostomates! I wasn't sure I was going to get the ok for the reversal surgery, but, the tests came back indicating that...
Hi Laura: Thanks for keeping us all posted on your progress. I'm up to bat for my reversal on the 28th. My surgeon won't commit to the size of the incision he will need to make. I had problems with...
Sometimes I think the guy upstairs gives us these wonderful surprises!...
Hi Gillian: It's good to hear from you. My date for the reversal is May 28! The surgeon also told me that I may have some hernia issues that will need to be addressed. It seems like we're on the same...
Feeling healthy. Being back to a normal weight. Being able to play golf and do gardening. Going back to work. (Really!) Being able to attend family get-togethers. And countless other seemingly small...
Hi Grace: Yes, every couple of months I pass something (not in the shape of a golf ball however-that sounds painful!). It first happened when I was in the hospital and the nurses were baffled on how...
Dear Ohio & Lew: Yes, it gets easier with time. It's hard to believe but it will really become second nature. Tell them to hang in there. Richard...
Dear GT: Don't worry, we don't consider it moaning we consider it sharing. I too have very fast output. I have experienced the all too constant trips to the bathroom and sleepless nights, The B-12...
Thanks Kim: Please tell her that Scott and her our constantly in our thoughts and prayers here in NY. Richard...
I know my medical odyssey has been unique (isn't everyone's?), but I'm still having some residual discharge. I have a call into the doc but The answers from "on-high" aren't always on point. Any...
Slice, Although I didn't have the same surgery I had some very stubborn wounds and the silver nitrate worked very well for me. I hear you about being stuck inside during springtime. Although your Sox...
Hi Cecilia: Being an employer and also having been on massive pain meds for an extended period of time I have the following perspective. Tell them ahead of the test. Employer's don't like surprises...
I don't know if anyone else has had the pleasure, but, I had a gastro-graphen enema on Monday in order to determine if my colon is in any kind of shape to consider an ileostomy reversal. Well, I have...
I spend a lot of time in the car, commuting back and forth to work and the seatbelt has definately been a problem. No matter what I do it seems to end up directly on the stoma. I wouldn't dare not...
Rita: That's great! I'm so glad the test results were good. It's hard to explain to others what we often have to go through, it's nice to have a place to share. Richard...
Dear Cecilia: Congratulations! I am so happy for you and happy for your new employers (they hired a wonderful new employee!). Richard...