Poucho,
Full open again. My pouch had expanded a bit, making the removal of the tip much easier. He fully stapled and stitched the tip together, took down my complex fistula , and put me back together.
I told him prior to surgery if he did not feel 90% certain the repair/revision would work, remove it. If a new pouch could be put in, do it. If not, permanent ostomy.
I am almost 3 weeks out and just waiting to see what happens. Very nervous. Can't let myself get to hopeful because i do not want to deal with the disappointment if it fails.
Derek