The surgeon said it will be a very complicated surgery based on the original colostomy surgery. Severe diverticulitis and lots of scar tissue, not to mention vaginal fistulas connected to the colon. He said he will most likely do a loop ileostomy to allow the colon and rectum to heal. Has anyone else experienced a loop ileostomy to allow the colon and rectum to fully heal? I would appreciate any information about this.
tnmontan9721
Oct 03, 2024 8:14 pm
Boalsman
Oct 03, 2024 11:34 pm
No experience but from my research, over time you will be fine. Good luck.
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w30bob
Oct 04, 2024 5:51 am
Hi tn,
There are lots of folks on here with a loop... I'm sure they'll chime in shortly. You're in good company!
;O)
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Jayne
Oct 04, 2024 11:22 am
Reply to w30bob
ditto
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mandi85
Oct 05, 2024 11:31 am
I swear we are having the exact experience. Make sure he gives you a stoma hole that isn't right against your skin so you can avoid burning and itching. Because that is miserable.
I found that my ileostomy was very runny all the time. Food passes quickly so be close to the potty.
I had vaginal fistulas as well. But they did heal with surgery.
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humdrummer123
Nov 02, 2024 6:58 am
I have loop illeostomy from Diverticulitis as well. I have had no other surgeries than this so not sure if my input helps. First 2 months were smooth but got infection and recently sneezed and created pain that's not going away. No one has consulted me about scar tissue but I'm curious about yours