Hi all, I wanted to send my happy post reversal update at this point, the 3 month mark. Medically it's been great. I had my reversal March 1st. 10 days later I was driving, I only had one bad weekend...
Wow - how lucky is he to have such a supportive and proactive spouse!! I'll answer more later from my experience - also zero notice for ileo! I have to tell you one thing asap: don't freak about the...
Hi all, I thought I would start a new topic since my last update was started at the 3 day mark. 'Thanks for all the good wishes :) To Eileen: I have to say I agree with everything posted by the...
Hi all, Thought I would add an update now that it has been 3 weeks since my reversal. I wanted to be really up beat in this post but I just read about Vette Guy and that is so incredibly sad. Now...
I found it !!! Figures, right after I posted for help. The post I was looking for was from Marsky on the topic "after the colectomy". Thanks Marsky!!! Connie...
Hi all, I can't find a post I read recently and hope you can help. Someone posted about her experience in getting her stomach back in shape despite having been told it was not possible - or at least...
Hi all, I'm adding this update 7 days after surgery. Maybe I should have started a new topic but there are lots of good threads on reversal right now. :idea: In general things are still going well....
Hello all, I was discharged today (Thurs) after my reversal surgery on Monday March 1st. Thought I would send you an update with my good news :tongue: The post op pain was very manageable. I was...
Thanks OHIO :) That's encouraging for sure! You're right; I have not had much of my colon removed. Just enough to remove the part where the nick healed. I hope you're right about the recovery. I...
Thanks Ron !! I appreciate the prayers. 5:20 AM and the countdown is ON :) Must try not to think about that coffee I cannot have. :nono: Love all your posts ! Will be back on line as soon as I can...
Sitting here watching the closing Olympic program and starving! After 7 months I am finally having my reversal surgery tomorrow. I'll post on how it goes and the recovery. I have learned so much from...
Thanks Bella! Everything seems to have calmed down overnight. I'm generally sore but don't have the pain I had yesterday. I just had some hot soup (yes, for breakfast !!) and it hurried all the way...
Hi everyone ! I've read that full blockages are when you have no output, lots of pain and need to vomit. But what about a partial? OHIO76 posted on another thread about "partial blockages lasting...
Hey Matt, like some of the other posters I would love to hear more about your trip plans! That is so amazing. Hope you post pics on Facebook - I tried to find you with the info in your response to...
Wow - Thanks Mary!! That is such great info and I really appreciate you taking the time to write back. My resection was really low, close to the rectum. They only took away about 2 inches, just...
Hi all, I'm getting worried about my upcoming reversal surgery. Not the surgery really, just the recovery. I've been reading other posts and the experiences are so varied. So I'm wondering if anyone...
This is a fun thread !! Turns out I pamper myself with some of the same things other posters have mentioned :turn: I'm passionate about driving and I no longer take it for granted! There's nothing...
Thanks Ohio76! I'll see if I can get that seal at the hospital pharmacy. I've only got three more weeks to wait, as of today, before my reversal. But who's counting :) I may just ride it out with...
Hi, a question to the veteran members who have been through this: how long did it take post op before you could get back to work or even just leave the house for a while without worrying about...
Hi, It took me a while to get the right system- I use Hollister. The stuff they put on in the hospital was terrible; big clip and clear bag. Yuck. Now I use the "lock and roll" bag which has a velcro...
On the topic of weight gain/loss.... everyone's situation is unique, as all of you have said; this is what happened to me. I got my ileo to shut down my large bowel while I healed from an infection....
Thanks for posting on this ladies!! This advice and your experience will be helpful for sure when I get my reversal in a few weeks. So far I've learned that it will actually help to introduce foods...
Wow!! Thanks guys for all the advice. I see the surgeon on the 29th of Sept so I will ask a lot of questions. I assumed the low residue diet was needed for as long as I have the temp ileo. I would...
Hi all, Thanks for the welcoming comments on my earlier (first) post !! It's been almost 2 months since I got my temp Ileo; 4 more months to the reversal. I'm going to plead for an earlier date when...
Thanks Robin, I'll try that. Sorry for the dumb question but where does one buy 3M medical tape? Will a normal pharmacy carry it or is it something I need to go to a hospital supply place for? I bet...
Hi, Is that enema part of some routine pre-op check for reversal surgery? I'm new to this forum; why is it referred to as "take down" surgery? Just curious. thx cg...
Hello all, I am an unwilling member of the ostomates. I say that because I thought I was having a relatively routine hysterectomy (June 09) to eradicate a tiny spot of cervical cancer and instead...