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Which doctor is responsible for follow up after Ileostomy surgery?
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In March 2020 I had Ovarian Cancer, major surgery - complete debunk of ovaries etc, chemo and then Olaparib for two years.
In March 2024 I was diagnosed with secondary Ovarian Cancer and had major bowel surgery, resulting in one part of my bowel completely blocked off and a permanent Ileostoma. Since then I have had Kidney Stone surgery, and about a month ago an inflamed gall bladder (which seems to have come right).
Before all my 2024 surgery I weighed about 69kg, but now I am just over 53 kg and I don't seem to be able to put on any extra weight.
I eat well - breakfast, morning tea, lunch and dinner and my meals are nourishing and sizeable. I also drink plenty of water and fluids. I have also tried a couple of good quality Sustagens but these work through my digestive system within half an hour so I stopped them. I walk every day.
Is there anything I can do to add any extra weight?
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Wow, you've been through a lot. Losing weight just adds to the stress. I hope to address this with our Ostomy Clinic and the gastroenterologist. Hope my husband and you find a way out of this problem.
@yvonnek, I hope you saw the helpful replies from @ravna @yvetteh @lauramae3 about seeking a consult with a dietitian specializing in ostomy care.
Have you worked with a dietitian? Have any underlying complications of surgery been ruled out?
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I work with a virtual ostomy dietitian and she has taught me SO much in this first year of my ileostomy and she actually HAS an ostomy with the degrees to support her. She’s simply amazing! If anyone wants her contact information, let me know. I’ll post it. Yvette