Question 1

what is a reversal colostomy?

Accepted Answer

Reconnection: The reversal procedure is to re-establish colonic continuity so the patient can again eliminate via anus.  Keep in mind that not all ostomies can or should be reversed.

Question 2

what is surgery for colostomy reversal called? is surgery to reverse a colostomy called colostomy reversal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Yes & laparoscopic colostomy reversal is when it is done through a scope.

Question 3

just had a colostomy reversal. is it normal to have soreness in my intestines?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not unusual after getting the plumbing reworked.  Discuss with the surgeon at follow up visit.  Not normal to have severe pain, vomiting,  no stool output, bleeding after reversal; if present, call md asap.

Question 4

what diet is needed before a colostomy or an ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

Liquid diet: For a procedure on the GI tract, the less food content in the bowel at the time of surgery, the easier for  surgery  to  be performed.  With colostomy and ileostomy the stoma is created on the abdominal wall in the absence of a needed anastomosis so that there is no problem with food products having to cross an early  created anastomosis.   A liquid diet prior to this surgery is helpful.

Question 5

should i follow a special diet after colostomy surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Once you have fully healed, then a regular diet should be fine. Some really stringy foods such as celery can bother some people, and some foods such as asparagus can cause a lot of odors. Everyone has a different tolerance to some foods, and you may need to watch what you eat for a while to see how certain foods may affect you.

Question 6

does an abscess at the point of hookup of an ileostomy reversal usually mean a permanent colostomy?

Accepted Answer

Not always: I assume you mean an ileostomy that was taken down and reanastomosed.  An abscess that appears within the first 10 days usually occurs from a leak. If the location is favorable, many abscesses can be drained through the skin using x-ray guidance thus avoiding the need for another operation and a colostomy.

Question 7

i have to go to surgery colostomy closure.what to expect after surgery?what should be my diet after surgery?thank you

Accepted Answer

Follow advice: Following colostomy closure, i think it's a good practice to avoid very harsh roughage(nuts, popcorn, etc) until your bowel movements return to normal. Otherwise you should expect things to return to normal but it may take a week or two. It's best to follow your surgeon's advice, however.

Question 8

what do you suggest if my dad has a loop colostomy, and is hoping to reverse it. how easy or hard is the reversal procedure?

Accepted Answer

Very simple: Various procedures are used to divert the bowel, in particular when a low surgical resection of the sigmoid colon is performed. Here the anastomosis is given a chance to heal by diverting food from the suture line.  Loop colostomy has an opening on top of the loop which is repaired, the adjacent tissue opened so that the closed bowel can be dropped into the abdomen.

Question 9

previous question was to read, chance of success of end colonoscopy reversal? hubby 62 good health colostomy due to diverticular abscess.

Accepted Answer

Colostomy reversal: since the colostomy was probable a diverting colostomy vs a colostomy where a large amount of colon was removed the reversal should be successful

Question 10

my father has a loop colostomy, and is hoping to reverse it. how difficult is the reversal procedure?

Accepted Answer

Simple: The loop is performed proximal to an anastomosis to allow  it to heal.  At the time of closure the proximal and distal parts of the opened loop are divided and at skin level the margins are anastomosed and then droped back into the  now open loop site which is then closed at fascial and skin levels.

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Just had a colostomy reversal. is it normal to have soreness in my intestines?

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What diet is needed before a colostomy or an ileostomy?

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Should i follow a special diet after colostomy surgery?

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Does an abscess at the point of hookup of an ileostomy reversal usually mean a permanent colostomy?

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I have to go to surgery colostomy closure.what to expect after surgery?what should be my diet after surgery?thank you

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What do you suggest if my dad has a loop colostomy, and is hoping to reverse it. how easy or hard is the reversal procedure?

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Previous question was to read, chance of success of end colonoscopy reversal? hubby 62 good health colostomy due to diverticular abscess.

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My father has a loop colostomy, and is hoping to reverse it. how difficult is the reversal procedure?

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