As most know here I had a LAR August last year and before the op I was told two to three months however with the Covid situation it would be six
I had the blue dye test January that showed I would need an EAU to check that all was clear for a reversal. I was also told at my follow up that they thought that whilst under a GA if all was clear they would reverse me.
I thought that makes perfect sense as why have two lots of GA but it would mean I wouldn’t know before going in if I was able to be reversed. So I was told I would need a pre op
That was January
Previously my surgeon had said that reversals are best at two months and a maximum of six. Twelve months was not so successful
So here I am a couple of weeks away from the year and all my diary dates that were planned have been deleted. There’s not going to be a colonoscopy August because I haven’t been reversed. I’m waiting for a CT scan appointment and my CEA levels are due August
I am in a state of limbo really
How long did others wait before having a reversal and if over twelve months was it really difficult to gain bowel control?
Im seriously thinking of not bothering and booking a holiday!
Hi Luddy
Thats horrible I would hope that your issues would push you higher on their list. It may be worth phoning your nurse regularly to try a get a cancellation or to be bumped up the list
Being sore is horrendous I had that too. I found Eakin slims helped greatly. Sensura Mio convex pouches helped me too and the leaks subsided.
I really hope that you can have your reversal soon which will in time allow you more freedom and your hernia repaired.
Ann
Can you see your GP about your mental health that might give you more weight behind your request.
Hope that you have the support that you need
Take care
Ann
I hope that they call you in sooner as you have a hernia and leaking with sore skin you should be bumped up.
Good luck with it
Take care
Ann
