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 Jane.
Yes Southmead is amazing with urology it’s renowned for it. I’m so lucky that BRI has amazing Bowel Cancer care. I was picked up on their screening program I’ve tracked the lab down to send thank you cards it’s based in Southmead so our paths cross. I’m near old Severn bridge Uk side in fact I could cycle it.
We are neighbours.
It’s lovely to hear your positive post. BRI is a pain to get to however it’s so with it. I’ve had a few scans and things done at south Bristol. That’s like private. We are blessed.
xx
Ann
Hi Jane
it’s good that you’ve got Southmead, it’s known for urology and was baby care. We are South Glos. But grew up in Bristol.
x
Ann
Thanks for all your support
And my Avatar is staying with a little design costume change.
I’ve got some great virtual buddies
I will keep you all posted. My bags packed.
Im eating everything this week !!
Making the most of it
Ann
Thanks Karen.
Sadly I am sat in preop and have been seven hours. not sure it’s going to happen. I’ll probably be sent home. They’ve found me a bed but theatres busy.
Will keep you all posted
Hope you’re all having a better day than me
Ann
for it going ahead
Kath
