--- In peopleswithostomy2@yahoogroups.com, "Jacy" <atjch@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Jolene,
> I am glad that you are doing well. Please don't unsub. God
brought
> you through this so you could share your experience, strength, and
> hope.
> Jacy
>
> --- In peopleswithostomy2@yahoogroups.com, "Jolene a van Horn"
> <joakabridgefreak@> wrote:
>
>WOW!! JACY you read my mind cause thats exactly what I thought too!!
I sure do want to remain a memeber here and help others!!I had my
ileostomy for almost 2 years and gained knowledge from it!!Now I can
also help those facing a future reversal surgery as well!! Thanks for
wanting me to stay!!It is nice to be in a good group as this one!!
WISHING EVERYONE GOOD HEALTH!! JOLENE
>
>
>
>
>
> > I JUST GOT HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL TODAY AND BOY
AM
> I
> > SORE!!! The surgeon was able to reverse my ileostomy and I can
now
> > defecate on my own!!! He also fixed my hernia,untwisted my gut
and
> > removed a severed appendix caused from the hernia!! I also got a
> > tummy tuck so I got the 4 for 1 special deal LOL.I sure am
hurting
> > tonight though!!! Also for anyone facing a future reversal,be
> > prepared for some serious diahrea!!! This is treated with lomotil
> and
> > DOES improve once the colon gets used to functioning again.Also
be
> > prepared for colic and crampiness for awhile.I suppose now I will
> > have to unsub as I am no longer an ostomate?? I will stay and
give
> > advice if the group and it's owners let me??? Boy did this
surgery
> > HURT!!! Sometimes NO PILL will help it seems.Well,considering I
am
> > recovering from periotinitis on top of it(caused by the torn
> > appendix) it's no wonder I hurt!! I spent a week in the surgical
> ward
> > but still feel the ostomy surgery itself was the hardest!! My
colon
> > woke up rather quickly after the reversal and let ALL know about
it
> > with farts sneaking out and loud obnoxiuos rumbling!!! I got
quite
> > embarrassed when the nurses heard a long sneaky fart I tried to
> > supress!!I was put on strong IV antibiotics for the periotinitis
> but
> > my tummy still hurts quite a bit!! ALL of my intestines hurt and
> are
> > inflamed since they needed untwisting!! I was informed over half
my
> > colon and sm bowel were trapped in the hernia!!! Glad I did NOT
> wait
> > for my OLD surgeon to fix this!!!It would have killed me they
say!!
> > My new surgeon is very good at what he does and very sympathetic
> when
> > it comes to pain!! Anyhow I am glad it is finally over!!! 2 years
> of
> > suffering and blockegages!! WHo needs that?? I will be glad to
chat
> > with any who want to nkow more about reversal surgery. BTW--- I
NOW
> > HAVE A WHOLE BUNCH OF HOLLISTER FLEXTEND LOCK N ROLL
> > POUCHES,SEALS,ADHESIVE REMOVER AND A BUNCH OF OTHER OSTOMY
> > SUPPLIES!!! CONTACT ME IF INTERESTED.THESE ARE FULL BOXES!!! THE
> > POUCHES ARE FLAT CUT TO FIT TYPE AND WILL STAY ON 4-7 DAYS!!! I
> WOULD
> > HATE TO SEE THESE WASTED IF I CAN HELP OUT AN OSTOMATE AS
SUPPLIES
> > ARE EXPENSIVE!!! plz email me if interested or catch me on
chat.Or
> if
> > you need more info on ostomy reversal,I will be glad to help!!!
> >
>