Had mine last Wednesday! Colon removed! Only 2 feet long! The surgeon used the colostomy stoma hole for the new ileostomy stoma! Only stayed in the hospital for 3 days! Not bad for a worn-out 70-year-old male! Only one day on a liquid diet! Had pancakes, yogurt, and one egg for breakfast today! Had a leak at the hospital! Always take your own bag! All went well! Have a nice day!
Hermit
Mar 22, 2022 6:17 pm
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Earth Angel
Mar 22, 2022 11:57 pm
Very happy to hear of your successful surgery Hermit. I hope you have a speedy recovery!
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lovely
Mar 23, 2022 3:54 am
Hermit, so happy everything went well for you. Pray you have continued good healing. Best wishes
ron in mich
Mar 23, 2022 1:55 pm
Hi Hermit, that's great news, and to only be in the hospital for 3 days is remarkable.
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