This topic is about a person sharing their intense medical experience after undergoing surgery for an abdominal-aortic aneurysm. The journey took a challenging turn when complications led to an emergency ileostomy. Here’s a summary of their story and some advice they received:

- The initial surgery for the aneurysm seemed successful, but unexpected complications arose, leading to severe bile vomiting.
- An emergency transfer to a hospital in Halifax was necessary, where an MRI and a 10-day medically-induced coma in the ICU followed.
- Surgeons discovered that the colon had become necrotic, likely due to the aneurysm, and performed an ileostomy. The person often refers to it as a “colostomy” for simplicity.
- The aftermath included periods of mental fogginess, depression, chronic pain from lumbar issues, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome, along with repeated bowel blockages.
- A local surgeon later addressed adhesion-related obstructions, allowing the person to eat a wide variety of foods without further blockages.
- The post serves as a way for the person to express and cope with the physical and emotional challenges they have faced.

Advice and insights from the community include:

1. Emotional support is crucial, and venting can be a therapeutic way to deal with such experiences.
2. The community is open and ready to listen whenever there is a need to share or rant about these challenges.