Rectum removal, new stoma?

[CheerBear12]

Hi I've just been told by someone that when they remove the rectum that they make you a new stoma. If so how can they coz I've only got my small intestine left. Confused and scared and not knowing what to expect!!! Don't want open surgery as was in so much pain with the last one and that was keyhole! So speak with surgeon next month then get put on waiting list-.- x

 

[Terriernut]

No hun, they wont need to make a new stoma. I'd be extremely surprised. I dont know who told you that, but there would be no need for it in your case.

 

[CheerBear12]

That's good then thanks but won't the bag be in the way when they come to do it? Thanks for this really appreciate it xx

 

[KazT17]

No, my stoma was left untouched. The bag is not in the way at all. This op was no were near as painful as the first. Stay strong hun you will soon be through all this. You are exactly a year behind me, I saw my surgeon last November and had the op in April. I can't believe how well I recovered, I feel so lucky. You should be the same. Let us know how you get on at your appointment xxx

 

[CheerBear12]

Thanks Kaz I'll let you all know how I get on with it and I wish I didn't worry so much lol nervous wreck lol I hope I have an uneventful recovery like you! xx

 

[KazT17]

At least you know it can be uneventful, I hope yours goes just as well. Get yourself fit and healthy beforehand as it makes a huge difference xxx

 

[Terriernut]

Spot on Kaz, and thank you! CheerBear, honey...stop worrying. You will probably sail through it. Frankly alot of them that have had problems are people who had all of it at the SAME time. That is much more traumatic on the body. As you are having it done well after the first surgery, you should have a better recovery. The body will be much less traumatized, and not so much moved around inside of you.

Focus on being as healthy as possible before the surgery, mentally and physically. Go in there 'loaded for bear' so to speak so your body is prepared. Be positive and create affirmations if you must, but keep your chin up and be prepared to HEAL well.
:ghug:

 

[CheerBear12]

Thank you to you both really helped I need to build myself up physically coz I lost a stone before last 1. I went down to 5 stone something and I don't want that to happen again. So am trying to eat everything that is bad for me lol good excuse to pig out lol. I'm bk to my normal weight now but still want to put more on incase it happens again.. I'll let you both know how it goes when time comes. Thanks again xxx