Ileostomy Reversal and Hernia Repair - Seeking Advice

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Jul 19, 2017 4:33 pm

hi all, I'm from the uk. I'm due on Friday to have surgery here on iliostomy reversal and hernia repair, has anyone any experience or advice about this please.

Bill
Jul 20, 2017 4:39 pm

Hello Chasmac. 

I note that as yet, nobody has replied to your post.

I have no experience or advice on this specific issue but I thought I would wish you well for tomorrow and hope that you will let us all know how it went.

Best wishes

Bill 

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