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Preparing for upcoming colostomy surgery-any clues on what to expect?

Ostomy | Last Active: Sep 29, 2023 | Replies (62)
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@jtags

Thank you.
Which campus are you going to?
I’m going to Jacksonville
My initial appointments at Mayo were beginning of April, so 2.5 months till my surgery date. Had to go back in May for additional testing

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wifeworry | @wifeworry | Jun 11, 2023

We go to Rochester - although wouldn't mind trying Jacksonville or Scottsdale for winter appointments - LOL!

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jtags | @jtags | Jun 12, 2023

I live in GA, so Jacksonville is closest. 6 hr drive.
Flew once but they cancelled our flight so we had to fly into Datong Beach, rent a car and drive 90 min to Jacksonville 🤪

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rioa21 | @rioa21 | Jul 21, 2023

I am waiting for a call from Mayo in Jacksonville to get an appointment to see a surgeon. It will be a second opinion. Are you happy with your surgeon? Would you recommend him or her? If so can you tell me the name? I am going to need a colostomy and possibly APR surgery.

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rioa21 | @rioa21 | Aug 11, 2023

I too am having my surgery at the Jacksonville campus. I’ve met with a wonderful colorectal surgeon there and am waiting for a MRI. The earliest one available isn’t until October. I’m hoping to get in sooner if someone cancels. We’re you pleased with the facility? I am having APR surgery. Is that what you had? How was your recovery? Can you share any advice? Thanks

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