On an operation that they were going to do on me, a colon resection. The doctor couldn't do it he said my colon was in to much damage and clocked and atrophying. Meaning my colon wasn't working at all. I would only release water no solid matter. He gave me a colonoscopy. I have had it 9 years now and it has been a game changer. What is the diagnosis you got? My ostomy is in front on my left side. I am no longer going to the hospital with blockages and the pain and bloating and diarrhea. Not always happy with my ostomy but not going to the hospital as often as I was is a game changer.