My doctor said the best thing for me is to remove the rectal stump and take out my colon and have bariatric surgery. Can they do this without bariatric surgery? How well will pain be managed, which scares me so much?
Iloveducks
Nov 11, 2024 12:49 am
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Nov 11, 2024 1:15 am
Hi there, yes, they can remove the rectal stump and leave the anus. I had it done.
Ben38
Nov 11, 2024 8:15 am
Yes, a stump can be left if there are no problems with it. You could get problems in the future with mucus; not everyone does, but there's always a chance, and you will need annual check-ups as there's a small risk of anal cancer.
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warrior
Nov 12, 2024 12:01 am
Ditto. I'm with Ben on this. I was told the same thing. Cancer is likely.
Also, after I had the large intestine removed back in 2016, with the idea to reconnect the small intestine to the stump later, the output had been mucus to blood. It took several years to wait using all medications to stop the blood. Waste of time.
It was found that I developed Crohn's in the stump. In 2023, I had it removed, and Kenn was done.
If they are going in, get it all done and over with.
It smelled; it was embarrassing—the mucus.
It squirts out whenever you get into or out of the car, off a chair, or bend; it's totally unpredictable. Some wear diapers. That is given.
At your age, being young works in your favor, kiddo.
Re: healing? Faster.
Re: pain? It was not bad at all. I had some oxy at home and tapered off. The hospital will keep you comfortable.
Re: sex? Now, don't shoot the messenger, but having surgery, I was told by female members that it knocks your vagina out of sync. Perhaps Beth could answer this more adequately? I didn't know anything about that until I saw the reply on another thread. You might want to discuss this with your doctor—just saying—it gives pause to having everything removed.
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Past Member
Nov 12, 2024 12:14 am
There are 2 options here: a full BB or just removing the rectal stump and leaving the anus. If the reason for the ostomy wasn't cancer-related, the chances are very slim, the same as people walking around without an ostomy. Or if the reason for the ostomy is pelvic floor dysfunction, then under no circumstances should the anus be taken, but the rectal stump should be.
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