I have had an ileostomy for 35 years. Over the last ten years, I have struggled with a large hernia at the stoma site, and over the last 2 years, multiple hospitalizations for obstructions. I had a hernia repair at the stoma site (for a much smaller hernia) quite some time ago. The last time I was hospitalized, the surgeons and GI folks said if the obstruction occurs again, I should have surgery. They said it would be a major surgery, and my stoma would need to be relocated. Would anyone who has gone through this please give me some insight on your experience? I am 62 years old and work. I have also developed myasthenia gravis, which complicates anesthesia a bit. Please let me know the good and bad of your experience. Thank you!
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