Hello All,
Hope everyone is doing well.
Just joined this group although have been reading for over a year.
I've had my loop ileostomy since September 2017 and will be happy to chat and share experience with others.
Today I would like to ask those who already had a reversal. Mine is planned for this year, I saw a surgeon last week and was told that waiting time in our area is around 6 months - deep joy!! However today I received a letter inviting me for a water soluble enema test.
Of course I googled it and read a few leaflets from different hospitals. I get an idea, but would like to hear real stories.
The letter does say bring a spare stoma bag. Does that mean my Stompy will get flushed too? Or just up the backside? When I asked my Oncologist this same question, he smiled and said both. I forgot to ask the surgeon.
I'm curious as to what happens after the procedure? Would I be able to return to work in the afternoon or need a whole day off?
I totally understand that everyone is different, but would love to hear from those who's been through this.
Thanks everyone 
Thank you Karen 
Chilling out tonight. Strangely not worried at all.
Got a grab bag packed too, with wet wipes and Salts barrier wipes, which I used for skin around stoma.
If all goes well, I'll be asking your advise what to do with all remaining supplies, believe there's a charity that accepts these? But that's later. One step at a time.
Many thanks
Irina x
Good afternoon all
It's done! Recovering in hospital, the wound is tiny, dressing is about the size of a matchbox.
Started to sip water last night and eating light bites today. No BM yet. Surgeon says it takes time and I will be allowed home once that happens. No sign of it at all, but thankfully don't feel sick. Just quiet, tired and happy.
From your guys experience, is it 2-3 days?
Thank you Karen
1st **it happened midday today, loose, but perfectly controlled. I'm well equipped with barrier wipes and wet wipes and look forward to going home tomorrow.
Thanks again to all lovely people on this site, who helped me jump through this hoop.
Irina x
