Have end ileostomy with 5" prolapsed stoma. Color is fine. Surgeon wants to redo it even though it's working fine. My question is, how long has someone gone with a prolapsed stoma? Tired of surgery!
Hermit
Jan 14, 2017 7:20 pm
ron in mich
Jan 15, 2017 5:39 pm
Hi Abe, when I first had surgery 30 years ago, my surgeon told me to keep an eye on my stoma. If it extends more than an inch, it was normally to give him a call as there might be complications.
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Hermit
Jan 15, 2017 5:59 pm
Thanks for the reply! So, did it ever get over an inch and if so, did you have surgery?
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ron in mich
Jan 16, 2017 3:40 am
Hi Abe, no I didn't have surgery, it was just a warning from my surgeon.
Newbie Dana
Jan 17, 2017 2:32 am
Why don't you ask your surgeon specifically what he is concerned about with the prolapse - more than just "Well, it's supposed to only be less than an inch." Ask him what complications can ensue and how bad they would be. Also, ask specifically what trigger condition would mean a complication was occurring that might be actually dangerous to your health. Because, after all, another surgery has its own set of risk factors...
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