Hi all, I have posted before and I have to have the rest of my large bowel removed due to a severe stricture along with severe motility issues which have caused me to be on TPN and do not allow my colon to work. I know I have to get this done in order to get off the TPN and try to lead a more normal life and be able to eat again. All my doctors and friends have said I should get this done, so I will be getting my surgery date when I see my surgeon on Thursday July 1st. Because I have had so many complications and have had so many infections and such, they said my recovery will be longer. My prayer is that I will be out of the hospital and recovered before school starts back up in Sept. I teach. Does anyone know if you can eventually flush the ileo? I have heard different stories concerning recovery time, so I am assuming it could be anywhere from 4-8 weeks? What are the best supplies to use for an ileo. I currently use Hollister. Thanks for your help. Maryland Gal

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