ileostomy reversal in 4 days.

mommyof2kds
mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I am so excited.. I know I'll have issues to deal with, but thats ok. I am preparing myself. I have a feeling that I won't have alot of problems, lets hope that is true..Positive thinking for me right now is what I need and so I will stay positive. Keep me in your prayers..You all are so wonderful... Petrina
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  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
    #2
    Good Luck!!!
    Petrina you will be fine, I wish you the best of luck, and with your determination and faith, you will be peachy! I'm scared to get a reversal done, I have to come to terms with getting a colostomy take down, and it just terrifies me.

    I will be praying got you that all goes well, and let me know what happens!

    Hugsss!
    ~Donna
  • Patteee
    Patteee Member Posts: 945
    #3
    Just so you are prepared-
    Just so you are prepared- the recovery is a lot like recovery from resection. 5-7 days in hospital, NG tube, clear liquids, blah blah blah. I think it went better than healing from resection- takes a bit for the colon to get the hang of it again, but before you know it you will have another normal in this process.
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #4
    4 Days Makes It a Monday Then
    Petrina

    4 days makes it a Monday then...thanks for the heads up. I'll mark the day in my mind so I can think about you.

    I will of course be praying extra hard for you - no complications and speedy recovery to you during your surgery.

    I "hear" your resolve in your posts and it takes that kind of mindset to get up on a gurney and let them take you down the hall for a ride.

    And thank you for all of your replies to any posts that I've opened - you are always very sweet to me.

    Take care for now and I look forward to hearing from you as soon as you get to feeling up to it. All of us are so unbelievable here!

    -Craig
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    #5
    Sundanceh said:

    4 Days Makes It a Monday Then
    Petrina

    4 days makes it a Monday then...thanks for the heads up. I'll mark the day in my mind so I can think about you.

    I will of course be praying extra hard for you - no complications and speedy recovery to you during your surgery.

    I "hear" your resolve in your posts and it takes that kind of mindset to get up on a gurney and let them take you down the hall for a ride.

    And thank you for all of your replies to any posts that I've opened - you are always very sweet to me.

    Take care for now and I look forward to hearing from you as soon as you get to feeling up to it. All of us are so unbelievable here!

    -Craig

    petrina
    Wishing you a speedy recovery and good luck.

    michelle
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member
    #6
    angelsbaby said:

    petrina
    Wishing you a speedy recovery and good luck.

    michelle

    Good luck from California!!
    Good luck Petrina. I also have a ileostomy and cant wait to get rid of mine. I'm sure that everthing will be fine. I'll send some good thoughs your way on Monday. Keep us posted

    Brooks
  • Muzzy
    Muzzy Member Posts: 175 Member
    #7
    good luck
    Good luck and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Cute kids.
    Jeff
    Just happy to be here
  • kristasplace
    kristasplace Member Posts: 957 Member
    #8
    Good luck!
    Good luck, Petrina! You know i'll be thinking of you! Be sure to have your fridge stocked with those probiotics, and your bathroom stocked with diapers and TP! I just know you'll be fine in a matter of days!

    Where are you having the surgery? Don't worry, i would not drop by uninvited! Just curious!

    Write us as soon as you can! I'll be looking for your posts!

    Hugs,
    Krista
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #9
    Big Milestone!
    I hope it all goes well for you Petrina.

    Be well... Rob; in Vancouver
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #10
    Patteee said:

    Just so you are prepared-
    Just so you are prepared- the recovery is a lot like recovery from resection. 5-7 days in hospital, NG tube, clear liquids, blah blah blah. I think it went better than healing from resection- takes a bit for the colon to get the hang of it again, but before you know it you will have another normal in this process.

    My surgeon told me 2-3 days,
    My surgeon told me 2-3 days, just until I pass stool and have gas...
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #11
    Sundanceh said:

    4 Days Makes It a Monday Then
    Petrina

    4 days makes it a Monday then...thanks for the heads up. I'll mark the day in my mind so I can think about you.

    I will of course be praying extra hard for you - no complications and speedy recovery to you during your surgery.

    I "hear" your resolve in your posts and it takes that kind of mindset to get up on a gurney and let them take you down the hall for a ride.

    And thank you for all of your replies to any posts that I've opened - you are always very sweet to me.

    Take care for now and I look forward to hearing from you as soon as you get to feeling up to it. All of us are so unbelievable here!

    -Craig

    Hi Craig, it is actually on
    Hi Craig, it is actually on tuesday, I guess I just wasn't counting the actual day. LOL I get a hypaque enema on monday just to make sure there is no leaking... I'll keep you all posted.. Thanks Petrina
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #12
    kristasplace said:

    Good luck!
    Good luck, Petrina! You know i'll be thinking of you! Be sure to have your fridge stocked with those probiotics, and your bathroom stocked with diapers and TP! I just know you'll be fine in a matter of days!

    Where are you having the surgery? Don't worry, i would not drop by uninvited! Just curious!

    Write us as soon as you can! I'll be looking for your posts!

    Hugs,
    Krista

    probiotics
    HI Krista, Where did you find the digestive enzymes and the probiotics, I looked at walmart and couldn't find it. I did get the flaxseed oil capsules... Yes. the bathroom is stalked. LOL I am in Iowa, so I go to University of Iowa hospital and clinics... It is a great place. I have had such a great experience there and amazing doctors... Talk soon.. Petrina
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #13
    robinvan said:

    Big Milestone!
    I hope it all goes well for you Petrina.

    Be well... Rob; in Vancouver

    Fellow Canadian.
    Thanks Rob.. I am originally from Newfoundland... Yes a newfie. LOL I have been in the states for 13 yrs and am now a citizen like my hubby and kids... Great to know you.... Petrina
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #14
    Muzzy said:

    good luck
    Good luck and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Cute kids.
    Jeff
    Just happy to be here

    Thanks Jeff. Thoughts and
    Thanks Jeff. Thoughts and prayers are good...Petirna
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #15
    just4Brooks said:

    Good luck from California!!
    Good luck Petrina. I also have a ileostomy and cant wait to get rid of mine. I'm sure that everthing will be fine. I'll send some good thoughs your way on Monday. Keep us posted

    Brooks

    HI Brooks, I have had mine
    HI Brooks, I have had mine for 3 months. I have changed it 3 times in the last 24hrs, I will not miss it... When are you planning to get yours reversed.. Petrina
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #16
    angelsbaby said:

    petrina
    Wishing you a speedy recovery and good luck.

    michelle

    Thank you..Petrina

    Thank you..Petrina
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #17
    Ohhh so the day is finally arriving for you. You have to be so excited and scared at the same time. My surgeon said that take down was very easy - hope he's right. I'm supposed to have mine done sometime this year. I go see him on October 13 to find out more. I'm wishing you well and much success. Keep us informed.

    Kim
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #18
    mommyof2kds said:

    Fellow Canadian.
    Thanks Rob.. I am originally from Newfoundland... Yes a newfie. LOL I have been in the states for 13 yrs and am now a citizen like my hubby and kids... Great to know you.... Petrina

    How's she gettin on by'?
    Great to hear Petrina. The whole world needs more Newfies!
    My wife's from Nova Scotia and my sister's in New Brunswick. That's as close as we get to Newfoundland. It is a part of Canada that I have, very regretably, not seen.

    "May the force be witt ya by'."

    Rob; in Vancouver
  • kristasplace
    kristasplace Member Posts: 957 Member
    #19
    mommyof2kds said:

    probiotics
    HI Krista, Where did you find the digestive enzymes and the probiotics, I looked at walmart and couldn't find it. I did get the flaxseed oil capsules... Yes. the bathroom is stalked. LOL I am in Iowa, so I go to University of Iowa hospital and clinics... It is a great place. I have had such a great experience there and amazing doctors... Talk soon.. Petrina

    Probiotics
    Hi Petrina! I'm getting my probiotic/superfoods from sunfood nutrition (sunfoodnutrition.com), and the beauty enzymes are there too. They're located in Lakeside, so you can go there if you want to save shipping. Their address should be on the site. If it isn't and you want to go, email me, and i'll get the accurate address for you. You can find Kefir at Henry's, Trader Joe's, and OB People's Coop has a soy Kefir which is good. I do NOT recommend the coconut milk Kefir unless you're prepared to mix it in a powerful smoothie. The taste is just AWFUL. One bottle of Kefir lasts me about three servings, or three days. Another thing that is very rich in probiotics is Rejuvalac (sp?), and Kombucha. Those are both highly fermented, and smell and taste like rotten alcohol to me. Some people love it. I've seen them both at the Henry's on Spring Street in the dairy refridgerator below the Kefir.

    I believe Emily takes probiotics in pill form, but i don't know how differntly the body assimiates pills verses liquid. I personally prefer taking liquid.

    Hugs!
    Krista
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #20
    robinvan said:

    How's she gettin on by'?
    Great to hear Petrina. The whole world needs more Newfies!
    My wife's from Nova Scotia and my sister's in New Brunswick. That's as close as we get to Newfoundland. It is a part of Canada that I have, very regretably, not seen.

    "May the force be witt ya by'."

    Rob; in Vancouver

    HAHA too funny, Easily to
    HAHA too funny, Easily to forget the slang when you don't use it anymore, but I love it by.. Thanks for the giggle... Petrina
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #21
    kristasplace said:

    Probiotics
    Hi Petrina! I'm getting my probiotic/superfoods from sunfood nutrition (sunfoodnutrition.com), and the beauty enzymes are there too. They're located in Lakeside, so you can go there if you want to save shipping. Their address should be on the site. If it isn't and you want to go, email me, and i'll get the accurate address for you. You can find Kefir at Henry's, Trader Joe's, and OB People's Coop has a soy Kefir which is good. I do NOT recommend the coconut milk Kefir unless you're prepared to mix it in a powerful smoothie. The taste is just AWFUL. One bottle of Kefir lasts me about three servings, or three days. Another thing that is very rich in probiotics is Rejuvalac (sp?), and Kombucha. Those are both highly fermented, and smell and taste like rotten alcohol to me. Some people love it. I've seen them both at the Henry's on Spring Street in the dairy refridgerator below the Kefir.

    I believe Emily takes probiotics in pill form, but i don't know how differntly the body assimiates pills verses liquid. I personally prefer taking liquid.

    Hugs!
    Krista

    So, I guess I can just go to
    So, I guess I can just go to a health food store, we don't have henry's. Thanks Petrina

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