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Hi JHendrix, 

Sounds like you're making some progress and getting answers. That is great news that the tract doesn't go all the way through. That's exactly how mine was because I had the mucous, but thankfully not the stool passing through. After the 2 seton surgeries I had the flap surgery and all went well. It's been a year and still symptom free. My surgeon also talked about using muscle from my leg to fill in the hole, but mine wasn't too bad so he decided the flap would work. I think surgeons always talk about doing the pouch reversal because to them it's the easier way out and they won't have to deal with us any longer. Although, that is not an option for me. I will avoid the reversal at all costs! 

I should mention that the recovery time for the flap surgery was about 3 weeks. It was much longer recovery than when I had the seton surgery. I don't want to scare you, but should warn you that the recovery from the flap surgery is long and painful! Be prepared to take some extra time to heal. On the bright side, once you do heal and the pain subsides it is all worth it. Your quality of life can go back to normal and your intimacy can go back to the way it was before the fistula! You no longer have to worry about the mucous, the burning or the pain! 

Good luck with your upcoming appt. I hope all goes well  

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