I get my last CT scan for the clinical trial I am in on July 6th, praying all is still clear, and then I will have my reversal done. I asked he doctor about a colonoscopy etc and he responded:
"Since you can't be prepped a follow colonoscopy would be done after stoma closure. Prior to closure a flex sig and gastrograffin enema is required."
The Research Oncologist in the trial I am in states they could see if the cancer returned on the CT, but I was under the impression they could only see it if it is larger and a colonoscopy is the only way they actually could see if the rectal cancer has returned?
Can anyone let me know how the procedures are?
Also after the reversal do you still need to stay on a low residue diet? I pretty much eat what I want now, but still haven't risked a full salad or anything. I am soooo looking forward to getting back to being extremely healthy.