Just got my surgery date...
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I know what you mean about mixed feelings. In 2011. I was referred to hospital for a pre-op assessment, then they decided not to do surgery. Then last year I went in for some tests and they decided to do surgery there and then. At least I only had a night to think about it that time.
Try not to worry too much and I hope this surgery will give you some blessed relief x
Try not to worry too much and I hope this surgery will give you some blessed relief x
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Thank you all! GEC, i did read your story, do you have loop ileostomy? Temporary?
I am scared. I have only seen pictures of skinny people who have ostomy, not anyone who have little fat on they belly,. I am afraid that yhe ostomy is somehow harder to make when i have fat belly..
I am scared. I have only seen pictures of skinny people who have ostomy, not anyone who have little fat on they belly,. I am afraid that yhe ostomy is somehow harder to make when i have fat belly..
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Hi!
Yup a loop, it is "temporary" but then i was told that it was highly unlikely to be reversed and my chances were 1/2 out of 10.
Dont worry, I have some belly fat and they seemed to do manage it
I have read stories of people who are quite large who have them. you can always raise that concern with your surgeon! I found that i lost some weight afterwards so that helped too.
Youve also got to think, we can still be pregnant with an ostomy so size of ya belly shouldnt be an issue
xxxx
Yup a loop, it is "temporary" but then i was told that it was highly unlikely to be reversed and my chances were 1/2 out of 10.
Dont worry, I have some belly fat and they seemed to do manage it
I have read stories of people who are quite large who have them. you can always raise that concern with your surgeon! I found that i lost some weight afterwards so that helped too. Youve also got to think, we can still be pregnant with an ostomy so size of ya belly shouldnt be an issue
xxxx
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Thanks GEC for info! I have read your blog, very helpful!!!
Now, my surgery is in next week!!!!! Yikes! I have pre op appt with anesthesiadoctor, surgeon and stoma nurse on friday. I have to write down all my questions. What should i ask?
I have to make a memo to myself what to pack in the hospital with me..
I am getting quite nervous. I had lots of pain yesterday after eating and watery D, so i am so sick of feeling sick all the time. I am now at work, i work this week and next week i off work.
Now, my surgery is in next week!!!!! Yikes! I have pre op appt with anesthesiadoctor, surgeon and stoma nurse on friday. I have to write down all my questions. What should i ask?
I have to make a memo to myself what to pack in the hospital with me..
I am getting quite nervous. I had lots of pain yesterday after eating and watery D, so i am so sick of feeling sick all the time. I am now at work, i work this week and next week i off work.
