Reversal anxiety

[annieliz]

So, I am scheduled for my ileostomy reversal this Tuesday. I think I have done everything I can to prepare - reading posts in this forum and following links to additional information regarding tips for managing varying degrees of LARS, which of course I am hopeful that I will not experience (wishful thinking!)
Thank you to everyone in this forum for being so generous with your time and expertise.

annieliz

[jts]

I'm still recovering from adjuvant chemo and have not tried to schedule a reversal yet, but I totally agree. Having the ileostomy has its hassles and limits activity somewhat, but at least it's predictable and I have control. I'm kinda dreading the reversal. I plan to at least enjoy the summer and get back some fitness before I undertake that mess.

Good luck! I'll be following soon enough. lol.

[NHMike]

I think that knowing ahead of time what could happen is really helpful as you (or someone else) can bring supplies to deal with problems. I wasn't really prepared for what happened but I did learn. I think that things are a bit harder these days with tighter visitor policies in hospitals.

[annieliz]

Agree, jts, that the ileostomy is kind of a drag, but it's great having the predictability and control. And I was also getting quite good at the fine art of changing the bag! Enjoy the rest of the summer and good luck with your reversal.

And NH Mike, you can be sure I took note of all of the advice in your posts — particularly the emergency kit. You also inspired me to keep up with yoga as I recovered from chemo and surgery. The standing balance poses really helped the awkward feeling in my feet due to a bit of neuropathy. Keeping up with the practice really helped my balance and overall strength and flexibility.

Thanks again, and have a good night!