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Anyone had a loop ileostomy converted to one single end ?
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I think you need to talk to an experienced colorectal surgeon. If there is no possibility of reconnecting your colon, and you have a rectal-vaginal fistula, then removing your colon and having a straight ileostomy may be a good option.
I went from a loop ileostomy after a colectomy to a j-pouch (no ileostomy), to a straight ileostomy after the surgical removal of my j-pouch. I also had a ileo-vaginal fistula for years...
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Susan_f. Hi Susan, I'm going to ask for a quick detour from loop ileostomies to j-pouch abandonment. Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (later changed to Crohn's) I had a colectomy, j-pouch for 30+ years, and now an ileostomy. All is well and functioning properly. My question to you, Susan - was your j-pouch actually removed or just disconnected and abandoned? The colo-rectal surgeon who unhooked mine mentioned to my wife, "he will probably want to get rid of the pouch some day." None of my doctors have brought it up. Apologies for the interruption everyone! Happy New Year!