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Which doctor is responsible for follow up after Ileostomy surgery?

Posted by lauramae3 @lauramae3, Dec 5 11:27am

My husband had an emergency Ileostomy on August 7 by an emergency physician. He never had a physician associated with this health problem. My question is, do you have a physician dedicated to monitor the health and well being of the stoma, rashes, vitamin deficiency, loss of weight, appetite, etc.? If so we need to know why type of specialty doctor this would be. Thank you.

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yvetteh | @yvetteh | Dec 9 1:03pm
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@lauramae3

I don't know where we stand today. I had to call 911 as he had stroke symptoms. A lot of EMTs came, evaluated him and then took him to St Joseph's Emergency Room. He was given medication to break up any clots. He'll be there at least over night. Needless to say that this is another setback. I absolutely need to get him to the ostomy clinic to discuss the weight loss. Sorry to download on you, but I'm so upset. Laura

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Goodness, don’t be sorry! You are both dealing with multiple issues here. Please let us know after he’s home and what his diagnosis is; besides the weight loss and ileostomy!! Which should be more than enough to deal with as a couple! God bless you both! 🙏💕

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lauramae3 | @lauramae3 | Dec 9 1:15pm
In reply to @yvetteh "Goodness, don’t be sorry! You are both dealing with multiple issues here. Please let us know..." + (show)
@yvetteh

Goodness, don’t be sorry! You are both dealing with multiple issues here. Please let us know after he’s home and what his diagnosis is; besides the weight loss and ileostomy!! Which should be more than enough to deal with as a couple! God bless you both! 🙏💕

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Thank you for your support. Bill is in now in the Neurological ICU awaiting tests etc. I've talked to him and he seems better - but very depressed. However, on the positive side, I called the Ostomy clinic and now have an appointment on December 12th 2:30.
I though these were supposed to be the golden years - ha. Will keep in touch.

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davem | @davem | Dec 9 3:28pm
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@lauramae3

I don't know where we stand today. I had to call 911 as he had stroke symptoms. A lot of EMTs came, evaluated him and then took him to St Joseph's Emergency Room. He was given medication to break up any clots. He'll be there at least over night. Needless to say that this is another setback. I absolutely need to get him to the ostomy clinic to discuss the weight loss. Sorry to download on you, but I'm so upset. Laura

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Oh no! While you are in the hospital, explain Bill's situation and request a gastroenterologist and/or a colorectal surgeon for the weight loss and a Wound Care Nurse for the management of his ileostomy. I wish you all good things.

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jer22 | @jer22 | Dec 9 3:45pm
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@lauramae3

I don't know where we stand today. I had to call 911 as he had stroke symptoms. A lot of EMTs came, evaluated him and then took him to St Joseph's Emergency Room. He was given medication to break up any clots. He'll be there at least over night. Needless to say that this is another setback. I absolutely need to get him to the ostomy clinic to discuss the weight loss. Sorry to download on you, but I'm so upset. Laura

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Oh my Laura,
This is a good site to vent/download when you are at worries, don't hesitate to post.
Many of us have been there.
Sounds like you live in a good area that has good medical resources.
Not like us, we need to travel 2 to 3 hrs.
Take care and prayers to you both--keep us updated.

jer22

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lauramae3 | @lauramae3 | Dec 9 11:53pm
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@davem

Oh no! While you are in the hospital, explain Bill's situation and request a gastroenterologist and/or a colorectal surgeon for the weight loss and a Wound Care Nurse for the management of his ileostomy. I wish you all good things.

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I'll see him tomorrow in the Neurological ICU and I'll hopefully see his doctor or nurse and ask that question. Management of his ileostomy is under control as far as appliances, but he has an appointment with the Ostomy clinic where we can address the weight loss. Unfortunately, he is also dealing with cancer but has not started any treatment yet. Overwhelming right? Thanks for all the support given to Bill and I.

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yvetteh | @yvetteh | Dec 10 7:10am
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@lauramae3

I'll see him tomorrow in the Neurological ICU and I'll hopefully see his doctor or nurse and ask that question. Management of his ileostomy is under control as far as appliances, but he has an appointment with the Ostomy clinic where we can address the weight loss. Unfortunately, he is also dealing with cancer but has not started any treatment yet. Overwhelming right? Thanks for all the support given to Bill and I.

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Totally overwhelming! Cancer too? My heart goes out to both of you! 💕

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lauramae3 | @lauramae3 | Dec 10 8:37am
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@yvetteh

Totally overwhelming! Cancer too? My heart goes out to both of you! 💕

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Thank you. Two to three days estimated at the hospital. I'll see if they figured out a way to make him eat and a host of other things, plus his long- term prognosis. Laura

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kenc | @kenc | Dec 10 10:16am
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@lauramae3

I don't know where we stand today. I had to call 911 as he had stroke symptoms. A lot of EMTs came, evaluated him and then took him to St Joseph's Emergency Room. He was given medication to break up any clots. He'll be there at least over night. Needless to say that this is another setback. I absolutely need to get him to the ostomy clinic to discuss the weight loss. Sorry to download on you, but I'm so upset. Laura

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He spent a day in the hospital and the staff was not able to provide a colorectal doctor? That would make me very upset.

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lauramae3 | @lauramae3 | Dec 10 4:34pm
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@kenc

He spent a day in the hospital and the staff was not able to provide a colorectal doctor? That would make me very upset.

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He was in neurological ICU - for the TIA. He had a battery of tests and was not available all the time. I didn't ask for a colorectal doctor because of the specifics of the admission.

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lauramae3 | @lauramae3 | Dec 11 10:18am
In reply to @jer22 "Oh my Laura, This is a good site to vent/download when you are at worries, don't..." + (show)
@jer22

Oh my Laura,
This is a good site to vent/download when you are at worries, don't hesitate to post.
Many of us have been there.
Sounds like you live in a good area that has good medical resources.
Not like us, we need to travel 2 to 3 hrs.
Take care and prayers to you both--keep us updated.

jer22

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Thank you. Yes, Tucson has good medical care. Thankful it is a very short trip to the hospital. Results from the MRI came back and it was a small stroke - not a TIA as I suspected. BUT, coming home today with a monitor to record whatever monitors record. Laura

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