@JHendrix posted:I had a diversion ostomy for about a year. It was awhile ago but I think they just used the original stoma incision and I recovered easily from the surgery. The loop ostomy was problematic however. I'm happy to be back to the pouch.
Yes, I remember my loop ileo in my original surgery schedule was troublesome, although I didn’t have it for long.
I am hoping that if I can get the surgeon to agree to a diversion, he’ll later agree to create a second j-pouch.
Glad you are reconnected and doing well!