Experiences with Colon Removal After Ileostomy

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Missie
May 03, 2018 12:00 pm

Hi there.

Firstly thankyou to everyone who replied to my 'danger foods' question. Sorry for the gap in replying things have been hectic. 

Since having my ileostomy done I have not passed one drop of mucus. Now I know some people don't but I used to produce loads of the stuff. I had a colonoscopy done but my consultant could only get a very short way in before the pain of him trying was just too much, it was horrendous. I think it may be mucus that has solidified. My abdomen is swollen and doesn't 'crease' when I bend over. It is also worse after a meal. I am due to have an ultrasound scan next week but unless something else is found I am having my colon removed. Has anyone else had this problem. Or has anyone had their colon removed with an ileostomy to deal with waste. My ileostomy is working wonderfully. I am very careful about what I eat and I do puree raw veg and salad to make smoothies.

YoungOstomate
May 05, 2018 12:55 am

Hey there,

I had my colon removal last year due to many complications from my Hirschsprung disease. Before this I was in horrendous pain and had episodes nearly every few months of hospital visits. However, since I had my colon removed I haven't had a problem since and my quality of life is much better than before my ileostomy. It's great to hear your ileostomy is working well though!

Kind regards,

James

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YoungOstomate
May 05, 2018 12:56 am

Hey there,

I had my colon removal last year due to many complications from my Hirschsprung disease. Before this I was in horrendous pain and had episodes nearly every few months of hospital visits. However, since I had my colon removed I haven't had a problem since and my quality of life is much better than before my ileostomy. It's great to hear your ileostomy is working well though!

Kind regards,

James