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Curious about the surgery for closing up stoma surgery. Surgery number 2. Had my colon removed on nov 2011 and July 19th to have stoma closed and no more bag. But curious to see what the average times of stay in hospital those had this had, I was thinking in and out but heard a few days in hospital.
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For me I had a 3 night stay...home in the afternoon of the 4 th day. They won't let you go home until you poop. I had no issue with that but my bladder wouldn't wake up so they had to cath me a few times until I could pee on my own. Other than that, it was all very uneventful for me and I hope the same for you. Smiler
The average is 3-4 days. However, complications can arise you are not prepared for. My stay ended up being exactly two weeks. My bowels woke up then went back to sleep and I had to have the NG tube put in, then I got some fluid pockets in my abdomen and had to have drains put in. I am 8.5 weeks post op now and feeling so much better and back to work. Hopefully you won't have any problems and you can go home in the normal time frame. I was not catherized. Had to get up to pee not long after recovery and all went well with that. Good luck and keep us posted !

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