Hi just wonder if anyone could tell me their experience with their reversal op. I have my appointment on 28th June with my consultant , just worried about the recovery time plus the
Stories! I have read about incontince after op? Starting to think is it worth putting myself through thanks
Hi Fraser1
Before my surgery(not a reversal though) my colorectal surgeon requested a pelvic mri. I’d already had an MRI, CT and Petscan. He said it was because he wanted an “up to date roadmap” before I had my operation-it wasn’t because anything had been picked up on the other scans, but he wanted a very recent view of my bowel. Maybe it’s something similar for you?
I think the best thing to do as you’re worried is call the surgeon’s secretary and ask to check why it’s been requested.
Sarah xx
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