Hi Sharon, just read your post about ab exercises with a pilates ball. I have had an end ileo for a year since my J pouch decided it'd had enough after 23 years, actually to be fair it wasn't actually the pouch but the intestine wouldn't rejoin after a laparotomy
I have two hernias, a large groin hernia and now a stomal hernia, the surgeon put me off the repair op, it sounded awful and so does the mesh, but more than that i'm worried about adhesions as I have had 5 laparotomy ops and don't want anymore.I'm now on watch and wait but If I could i'd have the Koch pouch but its not done in Oz anymore, UK have started it again due to patient demand, I feel its almost worth going back to London to have it done, but its a long haul, been here 30 years
I read with interest that you also have hernias and using the ball causes no strain on joints and doesnt effect your hernias, I was wondering whether you thought this would be suitable for me too as I'd love to flatten my stomach. Perhaps I should consult a physio, but quite honestly I'm sick of health people atm
Hope your Koch pouch is behaving itself as I have read your posts over the years and you've had your fair share of problems too. I'd appreciate any input
Heather