I had an LAR and an ileostomy on 6th September and met my surgeon yesterday who told me that I can have a reversal in the spring of 2025. All I see anywhere are negative posts regarding the outcome and I'm beginning to wonder whether to go ahead. I really would like to lose my ileostomy but am worried that I'll be much worse off if I go for the reversal. My surgeon says there's a risk but although I'm quite old, 78, he reckons that as I'm slim and fit (getting fitter every day) there's a good chance that the outcome will be good. What to do?
Sickofpooing
You made me smile with the clenching comment
Hold on. ha ha, yes that’s all in the training
I know what you mean. I hit the Lopermide if I have too many treats. It works for me.
Have a good Christmas
best Wishes
Ann
Hi Jollysailer
Half the battle is prep and mind set, there’s a brilliant old post that someone here shared I will find it it makes me laugh every time I read it
Have a good day
Ann
Hi Ann
I had a read of this-what a great thread and I’d not seen it before. It should be really helpful for others in the group.
Sarah xx
Thanks Sarah
It is a great thread and it’s six years old but relevant.
It helped me greatly
x
Ann
I really liked it Ann-even though it’s old, it’s definitely very relevant. Hope you’re doing ok yourself.
Sarah xx
Thanks Sarah.
All okay here. Plodding on.
Hope you are well.
love
Ann
I won’t use any expletives in reply, but plodding on too! My own version of Santa (the man from the mobility shop) is bringing me a power assisted wheelchair on Monday to replace the mobility scooter that neither of us can lift into the car now. That’s the height of my seasonal joy!
Sarah xx
