I have read patient responses to questions asked about post ileostomy reversal surgery and all refer to cancer and colon removal etc.

I have an ileostomy and plan a second attempt at reversal in a few weeks. I have the ileostomy due to a surgeon's incompetence followed by sepsis and a coma....

Question: Is there anyone who has had a successful ileostomy (not colonoscopy) reversal and what was it like? Did u gain weight back? I dropped 70 pounds following the negligent surgery and love being a size 6. Are there diet restrictions ? Did u re-gain normal bowel habits?

Any info. appreciated..... Darlin