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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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@marcy1344

I have only recovered from having my full rectum and anus removed and had a hernia removed from my ileostomy 16 wks ago. Very painful after for 3 wks.But worth it now as I was experiencing the same problem as you before surgery lot's of rectum pressure pain after having my large intestine removed 2 year's ago.

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rioa21 | @rioa21 | Sep 29, 2023

I have been dealing with anal cancer for the last year. A PET scan says it’s still there while an MRI says is gone. I am having a biopsy this week for the final word. If the cancer is still there I will have APR surgery to remove the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon and have a colostomy. If the cancer is gone I will still need a colostomy. Please share about your experience with your surgery. Any tips I should know about? How long were you in the hospital? I will be having it done at Mayo in Florida.

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