Ileostomy Reversal Update

Hello! Just a quick update about the surgery 😊
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[@danielbobberson9849]

So much good news. Glad to hear. That is so thoughtful to bring the fruit ect. to your appointment...I bet that is appreciated. Sounds like things will be going so well for you in 2022. Thanks for checking in.

[@raelinacampos9207]

You're a warrior, I've seen your videos after you your surgery warriors, you're here for a reason! Congratulations on getting accepted into the school! Thank you for sharing! 💙

[@lillyanderson3623]

Congratulations!!!🥳💖 I've been following your journey and you are amazing!

[@wendyy__6893]

Hey Vanessa! Thanks for the update, & you’re right its a tough journey your still going through but stay POSITIVE. You got this 👏🏼 it will get BETTER 💗 congrats on being accepted to the program 👏🏼👏🏼

[@rebeccalopez9796]

Hi Vanessa, still 🙏🏼 for u and ur continued recovery❤️ congrats on ur acceptance to the program!!!

[@LovingLavene]

Congratulations, well deserved! I don't know how you keep up with everything, you are so strong! Keep it up! 💙

[@Brazilia021]

So happy for you girl!!!! Congrats! You look as beautiful as ever!

[@pattiparker6368]

Major congrats , you’ve definitely deserve it 💖

[@cathymumper2126]

Congratulations!! That’s awesome!!

[@daisyrose2425]

Sending love & prayers💕💕💕 You are so strong. I stumbled upon your channel & followed your Cancer journey. What a beautiful family you have. So loving. Congratulations on being accepted to Ultrasound school! 🎉🎈🎉🎈🎈🎈

[@VanessaLPZ1]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@debbiehadad7968]

You are such a lovely young woman--inside and out. Despite your trials, your light shines so brightly. Congratulations on your school acceptance. Very exciting.

[@lyndaabiuso5335]

Congrats on your acceptance!! You are the strongest person I know. Fighting cancer with a child and still managed to do school!! Amazing!!!

[@davidgraczyk3469]

Congratulations on the Ultrasound program Vanessa. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

[@meahdahlgren5875]

Right

[@nancypatterson374]

Congratulations, you deserve this opportunity so much, wonderful news ❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@miamoore1666]

You poor girl I can see it in your eyes how much you’ve suffered, but things are looking bright now Merry Christmas!

[@Debbie-Keller]

So happy for your new adventures!!

[@leaveittolefty]

if any symptoms worry you, trust your inner voice and PUSH for testing/ imaging whatever you need to rest assured.

[@wendymichiko]

Congratulations beautiful!! You are just all kinds of amazing. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Merry Christmas love. 🎄😘💪🏼🙏🏼

[@taminunley7923]

CONGRATULATIONS!! You deserve it.

[@ginad5430]

❤ CONGRATULATIONS ❤Vanessa You Deserves it and all the Happiness that Comes your Way.!🤗👍

[@bonniecoakley6689]

Congrats on your acceptance. It sounds like things went well with your check up. I recently had some personal disappointment and I too believe the mind is powerful. I say the Serenity Prayer multiple times a day.

[@barbararobbins5309]

I am new to your vids, and you just made a statement on this one that I have said myself so many times: "The mind is a powerful thing!" I too had a cancer scare two years ago, in my mouth, above my front tooth, My situation was rare also, although I am a senior citizen. I had, and still have to psych myself up, and remember that I am not dead, I am not dying yet, I have today, and I need to try to stop worrying about the future, and enjoy today. So far, my tests have all been good. I too had to have what my surgeon described as "a big surgery for a very small place,' but he wanted to make sure I was healed. You are so wise for your age; feeling sorry for yourself will not help:; channeling that inner strength and thinking positively is the best medicine, You go, girl!

[@debbielucero5510]

Congradulations Vanessa.you are so amazing

[@jennywilis9802]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[@danjamil167]

Congratulations!!!!!🥳🥳

[@rubitorres5836]

Hey Vanessa Hope your doing good 😊 God bless you always 🙏🏻🥰

[@mschickie007]

That’s so cool , congrats !!! Exiting !

[@susanfisher773]

Congratulations you’ll be great! 👍🦋🌷

[@catherinedrew203]

You are a rockstar and you need to keep positive! When you think positive it is THE best medicine! Keep your head up and keep moving forward!!!

[@barbsmith500]

Congrats of getting into your program. Awesome!

[@aikaryna]

U r so strong! I love u already

[@michellejarvis5169]

Im going through it now! God bless u and all of us going through this.

[@vickilachmann8927]

Glad you are doing well and congrats on being accepted to the ultrasound program!! So very happy for you!!

[@ravenpoe7093]

Congrats girl. Enjoy the program that is awesome u will do great. Ugh good luck with those pills tho and the procedure.

[@CO-rf2cx]

Congratulations!

[@olgamartinez9750]

Congratulations girl 💐

[@VanessaLPZ1]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@williamcharles8628]

Congrats on recovering and getting accepted in the ultra sound program!

[@annajo1963]

Congratulations all way around! Yes I would rather take the pills then the acid mixture! Lol!! Merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@ConestogaCreek]

I hope things get better.

[@edgrabousky9995]

Congratulations on your acceptance 👍 I had my reversal surgery last July 9th 2021. And I’m still having some bowel movement issues. My doctor says it’ll take time. But I wish you the best on your multiple journeys. And happy holidays and a healthy new year!🙏🌹🌹

[@kitno5]

I am 11 years out. Most of my sigmoid gone. I still have episodes of the runs.It depends alot on what I eat.

[@user-vk1ro2mw8g]

OMG! I want to get into ultrasound! thats so exciting! Congrats

[@VanessaLPZ1]

You should totally do it! It’ll pay off one day

[@normamedina9829]

Congrats..!! FELIZ NAVIDAD...!🎄☃️❄🥂🎆 BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR.! Many Blessings to you and fam. Best of luck on your new plants for the new year.

[@Truth1561]

Low anastomosis often takes a while to heal so hopefully that’s all that is giving on- sending you prayers x

[@vdeniceeckert3494]

You are amazing, you are the kinda gal any one would have as a good friend.

[@raniasegakis1263]

Congratulations 👏🏻

[@mickietaylor8186]

Congrats 🎊 so happy you got accepted into the ultrasound program

[@melissavidal2600]

❤️ prayers

[@melodymanis5481]

Congratulations

[@dionnewilliams7754]

You are a strong woman. I believe and Pray you stay Cancerfree. And congratulations to being accepted in the program 👏 😀

[@nubiacardenas9698]

I'm happy to hear that you continue to recover well. What is the cause of your bleeding? Or, is the doctor confident to wait until your colonoscopy in March?

[@VanessaLPZ1]

Yes he said some bleeding is normal but wants to wait until March

[@elvaaude]

Congrats!!! I've been an ultrasound tech for 1 year and I love it!!! The program was hard but worth it

[@VanessaLPZ1]

I’m so nervous about the program just being too difficult 😣

[@elvaaude]

@@VanessaLPZ1 it is!!! I wanted to quit all the time. But don't quit!!!!!! It's totally worth it

[@VanessaLPZ1]

Ugh I better brace myself 😣

[@TheKarahLife]

Great news on being accepted!! Moving forward! Wooot!! I’m so sorry about the bleeding!! I take it he felt it was post op inflammation or mucous? If he doesn’t feel the need to move up the colonoscopy, that sounds like it to me. I’m no doc tho. Still, it can be alarming for sure when that “shows up”! Have a very Merry Christmas Vanessa!! ❤️💚

[@VanessaLPZ1]

Yes he said it’s pretty normal thank you! Merry Christmas

[@beatriceramirez4813]

Congrats 👏 🎉 on the Ultrasound program! 🙏 so glad you are hear you are doing Okay. What did you dr say about the bleeding?

[@VanessaLPZ1]

It’s normal everything is ok 😊

[@annacoats2988]

May you be able to take a brain vacation for a while and not worry. I know you miss your Mom. Enjoy the memories she left you. Praying your holidays will be bright and you do great in your ultrasound endeavor. God bless you and your family. Amen.

[@dynamite9143]

I just know you are going to be fine. Everything is scary when you are this close post surgery. I have my next colonoscopy Jan 5. I have told you mine is a non cancerous growth that keeps coming back. I really don’t want the illeostomy surgery when it can be removed with a colon scope. It could be a blockage but not as long as we stay ahead of it. I want you and your family to have a very nice Christmas!

[@VanessaLPZ1]

Thank you and you as well. I hope everything goes smoothly for your colonoscopy 💖

[@zeek4749]

My brother had the same surgery a year ago 🙏 don’t worry it will be ok he had issue with diarrhea watch what you eat for awhile it takes time 👍❤️

[@deborahgraham6112]

I will be using SUTAB for my next colonoscopy - I'm pretty excited compared to the other bowel preps.

[@elainehardy3502]

Congratulations on being accepted. Did you tell the dr about the bleeding?

[@jill9405]

Congratulations on getting accepted into the ultrasound program!!

[@karenb282]

I hope you told your doc about the bleeding!!! CONGRATS on being accepted to the US program...awesome.

[@VanessaLPZ1]

I did it’s normal everything is ok that’s why I’m doing the colonoscopy 😊

[@truckingwithtobee]

I was wondering what was going on with you. KZbin didn’t recommend your channel to me for over 3 months. I pray all is well. You look beautiful 💕

[@hitsugiluva]

congratulations! I'm also working towards applying for ultrasound program

[@keenahockey9682]

You are a very brave girl Keep pozzo sweetheart 😘 K from UK 🇬🇧

[@joanbeach644]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@yasminmarie475]

I felt the same getting something for the doc office because he pretty much saved my life lol

[@maryharte2551]

Congrats on getting accepted into the programmer and your Doctor is being extra careful in view of the fact of your history ❤️⭐️👏

[@VanessaLPZ1]

He’s amazing 🤩

[@trinkabutler9482]

Bless your heart keep on fighting every day you are amazing

[@thelighthouse8135]

Did you get blood thinners after surgery?

[@rosemaryhuegel9297]

Hi Vanessa I am so glad that you are getting better each day you are so positive and amazing beautiful woman and you are so right I have lived my life being positive every day during so many challenges in life and it honestly has made me a strong person today I am a lot older than you are and it truly does work so everybody should live their life and be happy for every day we are given it is a blessing and merry Christmas Your family thank you for sharing your life with us

[@leaveittolefty]

if you are bleeding, i'd be cautious about eating things --anything's--with small seeds like strawberries

[@marquitabortiz4718]

You deserve the place in the program for your dedication and the personal journey you can share. CONGRATS!! The bleeding could be a hemmroid… or… it could have a bit of colitis. Be careful w/ the amount of fiber you consume. I have my Mom Who passed some blood. Hers turned to be more serious than I’ll bet you’d is. I react to the harshness of the Prep gor Lower endoscopes, so I go the Mg Citrate way.. & lots of clear fluids… much more tolerable than the Prep. I lost do much/ many of my trace elements I was ice cold and almost feeling like I was walking dead! So this recipe worked for me!! Given by the GI MD…… Wish you the best! You’ve been thru the worst of it!! Lots of love your way!! M

[@aikaryna]

On May 19,2022, I had my ovarian cysts removed through Da Vinci surgery but they burned my butt so I woke up with a temporary colostomy. Fast forward to last wednesday July 13, my colostomy was reversed. It’s been a week but my stomach still hurts when I eat food. They stay in the “colostomy” area as if stoma is still there and i feel a kicking bumping sensation of them wanting to go out. Im taking ibuprofen for pain and gabapentin. It sucks 😩 my tummy hurts right now i feel like i wanna poop but there’s nothing to poop so idk

[@VanessaLPZ1]

Wait they accidentally burned your colon and had to get a colostomy? Yes, I do get the feeling that I still have my stoma sometimes

[@aikaryna]

@@VanessaLPZ1 they burned my rectum so i couldnt poop thru my butt :( im all well now. Just that Im afraid to go back to lifting weights because of possibility of hernia

[@bonniehess816]

What about the bleeding? Did your Dr say anything about that?

[@VanessaLPZ1]

Normal everything is looking good

[@ritchelleannmartin9388]

May I ask, how long you had diarrhea/ been using bathroom alot after your reversal?

[@VanessaLPZ1]

Oh yeah I still have issues. When it’s bad I drink immodium

[@mll7040]

Su Tab is bomb! had to take for colonoscopy a couple months ago; it soooooooo much better that the drink

[@denben8530]

I need a colonoscopy again very badly but my first one I was so traumatized by having to drink that prep stuff. I know I wouldn't be able to even get it past my lips.. I asked for the pills last time but the gastro dr said they don't do pills anymore. I have not gone back. If I had a Dr that let me have the pills I would have gladly gotten another. Now with Covid and such I don't want to go to hospitals or dr.. I know I have to get over it but only if I can find a Dr on my insurance thst I would do the pills instead I wouldn't be to hesitant.. glad you got the pills and you are so BRAVE. I just happened to stumble into your channel when your journey started with the cancer and was happy to hear your doing so well. Congrats on the ultrasound job sound like fun and you will do grrstn

[@VanessaLPZ1]

If pills is not an option I have also had to do miralax which doesn’t taste like anything at all I drank it with Powerade. Hopefully that’s an option too.

[@mll7040]

@@denben8530 It is my understanding that Su Tab (the pills Vanessa has) started being used in January 2021; in fact it wasn't covered by my insurance but they gave me a coupon; it ended up costing me $40.00. I'd ask dr again; it seems new to me. That drink is awful and if you don't mind swallowing pills (its about as big as a multi vitamin; very slippery) it is much more manageable.

[@snowwhite2709]

The prep liquid I had to use was not bad, it was sort of orangy lemony flavoured, and only about 1/2 cup 2x. Lots of other regular liquids like water besides that. Maybe it just depends what type your doctor wants you to use.

[@plantsandpom]

So how are you now a days? Are you still tied to the bathroom?? My hubby is same condition as you

[@susanholbrook3054]

It takes so time to heal. Be careful what you eat. Stay on soft foods. You should never eat pineapple, beans, grapes. Anything with skins. It irritates the intestines. No steak. Chicken is best.

[@suzannenelson919]

So happy you got accepted! That is amazing news! So he wasn't concerned with the bleeding? That's what it sounds like. So happy for you! You Christmas is going to be very merry this year! Sounds like they have a new protocol for getting ready for the colonoscopy? Better to take those pills than drink that liquid! Don't you think?

[@marlohernandez6265]

Congratulations on getting accepted to ultrasound program!! Im sorry you have to have a colonoscopy😢

[@luciabowman4919]

The darkness will come into the light

[@ruthpaul7391]

Thank you #DrSusanOduwa for helping me to get rid of COPD a month ago, I recommend #DrSusanOduwa to anyone having COPD problems too

[@kerrymack9022]

May the Lord Jesus Bless you and heal you . Seems he already has done that in so many ways . May it continue. You are so strong.

[@suzannenelson919]

Amen!

[@CarlosYT655]

12 pills tf?

[@VanessaLPZ1]

Um yea to clean out my bowels before colonoscopy

[@CarlosYT655]

Oh