Reply to "Thinking about ostomy"

kathy smithMember

Like Spooky, I also had an end and a loop ileo. The loop was naughty. The end was just fine. From what I've read here, pouch removal needs the expertise of an experienced surgeon and the recovery is a bit difficult. But those who've opted for pouch removal and a permanent ileostomy are very happy with their decision. It seems like 4 years is certainly enough time to see if your pouch is going to settle down. If you decide to give it more time, when is the deadline? That would be the fly in the ointment. It would be nice to have a crystal ball so you could determine whether or not to wait it out.

I think you know what you should do (isn't that cryptic?), but that doesn't keep you from second-guessing your decision.

I hope you find better health very soon.

kathy

6/22/1212:47 PM

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